Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has called for an international treaty to govern the development of artificial intelligence.
What happened
Ossoff, a Democrat, made the comments at a rally in Athens, Georgia, where he advocated for the US to lead international efforts in creating an AI treaty. He believes this would help contain the risks associated with the rapidly developing technology. Ossoff also criticized President Trump and Congress for their handling of AI, saying they are not doing enough to address the issue.
Ossoff's comments come as AI is becoming a major topic of debate, particularly ahead of the midterm elections. Other prominent figures, including former President Barack Obama and tech leaders like Elon Musk, have also weighed in on the issue. The Trump administration has rejected global governance of AI, instead emphasizing the importance of sovereign and local control over the technology.
Ossoff is currently running for reelection and is considered a vulnerable candidate. His opponent, Rep. Mike Collins, has not made any public statements on the issue of AI governance.
