Congress’ window narrows quickly on AI legislative options for this year

Lawmakers return from recess this week to face about two months of legislating days before what is expected to be a bruising election season, amid lingering expectations for enacting artificial intelligence safeguards this year.

Recent developments set up the annual National Defense Authorization Act as a leading contender for AI-related provisions this year, after the House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan bill last month and the Senate Armed Services panel is slated next week to begin debate on its...