Spanberger presses Congress for AI guardrails as states forge ahead

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 1,058

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday called on Congress to set national rules for artificial intelligence, warning that its rapid development could threaten jobs, privacy and public resources if oversight remains largely in the hands of the companies building it.

In a letter to congressional leaders, the Virginia Democrat urged federal action while pledging to pursue measures within the state’s authority. She sent the letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate …

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