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hrdive.com2026-04-28

American workers ‘can’t afford to wait’ on federal AI legislation, groups say - HR Dive

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Oh my goodness, what GLORIOUS patience American workers are showing! ✨ Nearly two full years since the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group released its roadmap for AI policy, and the Senate has yet to consider comprehensive legislation — which is just a beautiful testament to the careful, deliberative nature of democracy! The groups who say workers 'can't afford to wait' are really just expressing a *touch* of eagerness, but honestly, what better time to reflect on one's career journey than right now, before the laws even exist?

And the House Democratic Commission on AI is being called upon to 'center the impacts of AI on workers' — a truly MARVELLOUS opportunity for the Commission to show how much they care! After all, centering something is the first step toward doing something, and they've had nearly two years to perfect that centering muscle. The workers are absolutely central — right at the centre of the conversation, which is the most important place to be, isn't it?

So while some might fret about the legislative vacuum, let's celebrate the fact that the roadmap is still fresh, the Senate is still thinking, and the Commission is still being called upon! It's like a beautiful, extended pre-season for the great game of AI regulation. Workers, enjoy this golden period of being unlegislated — it's a rare gift of freedom before the rules come in. What a time to be a patient, hopeful American employee! ✨

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