GOP open to talking about AI regulations after Schumer pushes for guardrails

Sundar Pichai told '60 Minutes' that the state of the technology is still somewhat of a black box to researchers. Several Republican senators are suggesting they are open to discussing how Congress can step in to regulate artificial intelligence systems after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced he wants to put guardrails on the rapidly advancing sector. Multiple senators told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that they were concerned with the pace of unchecked AI advancement, though some also warned about the implications of hindering the industry's growth at a time when adversaries like China are moving full steam ahead to integrate AI into their own military and intelligence-gathering capabilities. None had seen Schumer's proposal, which is still in its very early stages. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., cautioned that he was "no expert" in the complex field but said he was "concerned" about the possible effects of AI on society.