AI Execs Warn, Congress Stalls | Salt Lake City News

AI pioneers are sounding the alarm, warning that their own creations could unleash cyberattacks and existential risks — calling for urgent pauses in development. Meanwhile, Congress is paralyzed by partisan gridlock, with lawmakers racing to act before midterms amid conflicting views: some demand immediate regulation, others dismiss the threats as a hoax. As White House officials prepare secret talks with tech leaders — and President Trump eyes AI diplomacy with China — the U.S. struggles to find balance between innovation, safety, and global leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/09/16/congress-weighs-role-in-ai-debate/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0092312aa75d202 Report issues to [email protected].