Rep. Chip Roy doesn't want to regulate AI, but says Congress should have an oversight role

In an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said he supports congressional hearings on AI, but wasn't keen on additional regulations.

Rep. Chip Roy doesn't want to regulate AI, but says Congress should have an oversight role

TL;DR

  • Rep. Chip Roy believes Congress has an oversight role for AI but opposes federal regulation.
  • He advocates for a free-market approach and transparency from AI CEOs.
  • Roy supports congressional hearings where AI leaders can explain their safety protocols.
  • He is a proponent of limited government and competition.
  • Concerns about AI have grown following alarming statements from an Anthropic researcher.