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Policy·22h ago·all news from September 21, 2026

Obama says the government should ‘act fast’ and regulate AI

Former President Barack Obama has called for rapid government intervention to establish regulations for artificial intelligence. He highlighted the technology's potential to disrupt democratic processes and reshape the workforce, arguing that current legislative efforts must accelerate to keep pace with rapid innovation. His comments underscore growing concern among public figures regarding the need for federal oversight to mitigate systemic risks while managing the technology's integration into society.

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