23 states urge Congress to regulate AI, warn of risks to national security

The attorneys general from 23 states, Washington D.C., and American Samoa sent a letter to Congress demanding comprehensive federal AI regulation and safety protocols. They cited recent incidents of AI systems operating beyond safeguards as evidence of unchecked AI's potential threats to national security, critical infrastructure, and the financial system. The letter emphasizes the urgent need for federal oversight despite ongoing state-level efforts.