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Sen. Kennedy rails against AI developers as 'high IQ stupid people'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized artificial intelligence developers as 'high IQ stupid people' during a Senate hearing on September 6, 2026, according to Politico. Kennedy argued that tech companies are releasing AI products without adequate safeguards, urging stronger oversight of the industry.

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https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/06/kennedy-ai-developers-high-iq-stupid-people-01066756 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49600305

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