Ro Khanna

US Congressman Ro Khanna is preparing to introduce an AI safety bill that would ban the development of 'recursive' artificial intelligence — systems that improve themselves — until adequate safeguards exist. The proposal adds to a growing debate in Washington over how to regulate advanced AI, with lawmakers weighing innovation against risks from systems that could evolve beyond human oversight.

Representative Ro Khanna, a leading House Democrat, is pressing for answers on whether Chinese AI companies are slowing their development, amid US policy debates over AI safety and possible cooperation with China on a treaty. The story, reported by The Verge, highlights growing congressional attention to AI safety and competition with China.

Representative Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, is calling for a treaty between the United States and China to rein in the risks of advanced artificial intelligence, as President Donald Trump prepares to meet technology and AI executives in Washington. The proposal raises questions about whether Chinese AI companies could be slowed by international agreements, and lands amid ongoing debate in Congress over how the US should compete with and regulate AI development alongside Beijing.