Northwest Arkansas candidates tackle AI, affordability in US House debate

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 962

Last Updated: 3 days, 5 hours ago

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Candidates seeking to represent the state’s 3rd Congressional District generally agreed on the need to regulate artificial intelligence during an Arkansas TV debate Wednesday, but split on the use of the technology for warfare.

Democrat Robb Ryerse and Libertarian Bobby Wilson are challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack as he runs for a ninth term in Congress.

All three candidates agreed AI can be …

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