AI leaders warn their technology needs to be reined in. Congress isn't sure what its role should be

Top executives at the world's leading AI companies say their technology should be reined in. President Donald Trump says the fear surrounding artificial intelligence is a hoax.

Congress isn't quite sure where it's supposed to step in.

"You don't want to stifle innovation, but I think you also want to make sure that the more advanced threats can be mitigated," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D, told reporters on Tuesday. "There is a way in which Congress can put guardrails around those types of more consequential threats without in any way harming our ability to stay ahead."...