AIQuiet 12d · day 12
Lynch urges Bessent to convince Trump to reverse AI deregulation stance
Democratic representative asks Treasury Secretary to persuade Trump to change course on artificial intelligence regulation.
What to know
- Democratic Rep. Lynch called on Treasury Secretary Bessent to pressure Trump to reverse his AI deregulation policy during a House Financial Services Committee hearing.
- Lynch questioned Trump's understanding of artificial intelligence risks and their implications for the economy and national security.
- The appeal reflects Democratic concern that the Trump administration's AI deregulation approach is insufficient given the technology's rapidly evolving impact.
“Trump does not have 'a grasp' of 'what we're dealing with' regarding AI”
Rep. Stephen Lynch, Democratic representative (Mass.) · The Hill ↗ · Sep 14
Rep. Stephen Lynch Democratic representative (Mass.)
Scott Bessent Treasury Secretary
President Trump President
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Lynch calls on Bessent to persuade Trump on AI regulation reversal
During Bessent's appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch urged the Treasury Secretary to convince President Trump to reverse course on deregulating artificial intelligence. Lynch stated Trump does not have 'a grasp' of 'what we're dealing with' regarding AI.
“I'll be honest, I don't think the…”
— Rep. Stephen Lynch