OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backs ‘light-touch’ AI safety bill after Senate hearing with Ted Cruz

Source: Crypto Briefing· Editorial Team· July 29, 2026

The shift to a "light-touch" AI safety bill could balance innovation with regulation, impacting global AI competitiveness and market dynamics. The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backs ‘light-touch’ AI safety bill after Senate hearing with Ted Cruz appeared first …

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