{
  "id": 15623625,
  "title": "Congress’ AI Expertise Gap Hampers Push for Meaningful Regulation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/congress-ai-expertise-gap-hampers-push-for-meaningful-regulation",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:26:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PYMNTS",
    "slug": "pymnts",
    "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/congress-ai-expertise-gap-hampers-push-for-meaningful-regulation/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pressure on Congress to address artificial intelligence is exposing a weakness in its ability to respond. Many lawmakers lack the technical knowledge and specialized staff needed to evaluate the technology, scrutinize industry claims and translate concerns into workable legislation. The problem compounds Congress’ slow legislative pace as AI development advances. Access to experts, lawmakers say,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}