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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 21 MIN

What happens when AI tech evolves faster than AI policy

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for an "AI Kill Switch" bill in Congress.  On Today's Show:Brendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter at Politico, discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns over data security in every sector, and and unpacks how tech giants are responding to shift. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Two of unfinished AI models autonomously hacked into a rival company's system, pushing lawmakers to consider the consequences of unregulated AI.

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