Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies

Members of Congress from both parties are pushing for guardrails (safety rules and oversight) on AI companies, with surveys showing most Americans support a new federal agency to monitor AI and require safety tests for critical decisions. President Trump dismissed these concerns as a hoax, but lawmakers like Democrat Don Beyer argue the government must regulate AI rather than letting companies regulate themselves, comparing the need to existing oversight in industries like medicine and automobiles.