Sen. Adam Schiff discusses AI regulation, free speech, and impeachment

Schiff criticized the recent non‑binding pledge signed by AI CEOs at the White House, saying it is insufficient to ensure safety or accountability. He pointed to the Trump administration’s use of national‑security rhetoric to justify executive power and mentioned the Supreme Court’s shift away from Chevron deference, which could make new regulations vulnerable to litigation.

He also warned that AI’s rapid advancement poses national‑security risks, citing potential misuse in military targeting and the need for clear rules on training data, IP rights, and antitrust concerns. Schiff urged Congress to act quickly, drawing parallels to the slow response to social‑media regulation and stressing that AI harms could be far more significant.