Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026

TL;DR

Congressman Ro Khanna urges Chinese AI firms to cooperate with American counterparts to slow AI advancement until societal guardrails are developed.
He stresses the catastrophic potential of an AI arms race, comparing it to nuclear war, and advocates for international agreements with China on AI regulation.
Khanna proposes key principles for an international AI agreement, including banning self-improving AI and implementing safeguards against misuse for weapons.
He calls for the establishment of a new federal agency dedicated to AI regulation, similar to the FDA, to ensure safety and oversight.
Khanna expresses strong support for efforts to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in China, highlighting the case of his constituent, Min Zin.

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