From Washington: Everything Congress Didn't Do Before Going on Recess
Summary
Fox News correspondent Chet Pilgrimgram recaps the lame duck session, highlighting the passage of a major college sports bill and the political gridlock surrounding a data center cost bill. The episode also covers President Trump’s meeting with AI executives, where companies agreed to voluntary self-policing measures. Technology futurist Jamie Metzel joins to discuss the urgent need for government regulation and international cooperation to mitigate the risks of superintelligence.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show introduction
Congress adjourns for midterms with pending issues
Recap of the college sports bill passage
Political maneuvering over the Ratepayer Protection Act
AI self-regulation deal and congressional reaction
Congressional authority and funding for the Iran war
White House meeting with AI executives on safety
Interview with Jamie Metzel on AI governance and risks
Outro and preview of next episode
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