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'We Need A Federal Law': Richard Blumenthal Demands Quick Work To Regulate AI Price-Setting

Published August 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:24

In my view, we are be having this hearing with the full committee, and we ought to be working on legislation that incorporates some of the ideas that have been advanced here. Senator Hawley and I have a framework for legislation [on AI]. We've also pursued individual pieces of legislation dealing with AI. And I agree with you that there may be a difference, Dr. Owens, between surveillance pricing and dynamic pricing. (00:24–00:28)

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