House Speaker and OpenAI CEO Hold Constructive AI Talks
• House Speaker Mike Johnson met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss Congress's role in legislating AI
• They had a "thoughtful discussion" about balancing AI's "tremendous upside" while mitigating risks
• Altman said he's "grateful" for Johnson's interest in the issue and is "excited to see what the legislative process will do"
• A House Financial Services Committee AI working group was formed to explore AI's potential and risks, specifically in finance
• The group aims to find ways AI can foster financial inclusion while establishing the U.S. as an AI leader