Congress recently held a hearing expressing serious concerns about the near-term risks of advanced AI, particularly in the context of US-China competition. However, simultaneously, the Senate is finalizing the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes provisions that could hinder US AI development. The bill's cuts to clean energy initiatives and social safety nets could make the US less competitive in AI and exacerbate job displacement caused by automation. This contradictory approach risks ceding AI leadership to China and forcing reliance on dirtier energy sources.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.