Tech Titans Gather in Washington to Address AI's Threat to Civilization

Tech CEOs including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg met with senators on Capitol Hill for a closed-door session to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Musk warned that AI poses a "civilizational risk" to governments and societies, emphasizing the need for proactive measures. The CEOs also discussed the importance of immigration reform and standards reforms. Musk endorsed the idea of a federal agency to oversee AI and reiterated his warning about the potential dangers of AI. The daylong gathering, organized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, aims to address the transformative impact of AI and the need for government involvement in setting guardrails.