AI companies say they want to slow down. Here’s how Washington might help apply the brakes.

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AI companies say they want to slow down. Here’s how Washington might help apply the brakes.

Washington is likely to move slowly, but there are catalysts that could make it act faster than expected

Sept. 14, 2026, 2:08 p.m. ET

The hot topic right now is how to tap the brakes on the development of artificial intelligence — including whether Washington will jump in to do it.

The bottom line is that the Trump White House and the Republican-controlled Congress don’t look likely to act soon, but there are factors that could make them move faster than expected.

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Victor Reklaitis

Victor Reklaitis is a Washington Correspondent for MarketWatch. During his time at MarketWatch, he also has served in roles in the London and New York newsrooms. Prior to joining MarketWatch, he worked at Investor’s Business Daily and for newspapers in Virginia.