Senate Democrats criticize the Trump administration's chaotic AI regulatory policies

According to Fortune, the White House held a closed-door meeting with Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic to discuss the security framework for AI models, though no specific details were disclosed. Five Democratic senators, including Kirsten Gillibrand, sent a letter criticizing the Trump administration’s disorderly approach to AI regulation and warned that inconsistent policies may drive companies toward Chinese AI alternatives. Georgetown University researcher Sam Bresnick noted that Chinese AI offers lower costs and greater flexibility, but relying on Chinese AI carries the risk of Beijing cutting off access.