Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Demands AI Labs Manage Own Governance
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Demands AI Labs Manage Own Governance

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that AI developers bear direct responsibility for managing internal risks and establishing governance standards. He dismissed concerns over a speculative financial bubble, pointing to reliable infrastructure revenue at major tech providers. The official advised chief executives to slow release schedules if risk controls prove insufficient.

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