The AI Regulation Deadlock: Public Panic Meets a Congress That Doesn't Even Use AI

A new POLITICO poll shows nearly two-thirds of Americans see at least a moderate risk that AI will destroy humanity, and nearly half favor pausing development of more advanced models. Meanwhile, more than 100 House Democrats are demanding GOP leaders keep the chamber in session until bipartisan AI safeguards pass. The pressure is real — but the institution tasked with responding is spectacularly unequipped. An Axios investigation found that **more than two dozen...