ICYMI: Gov Shapiro Calls for Federal Action and Collaboration on AI | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA - Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered a keynote address at the AI Horizons 2026 Summit, discussing the potential of AI to reshape society, improve lives, and solve complex problems, while sounding the alarm on significant risks posed by the technology's rapid advancement.

In calling for independent third-party oversight, greater transparency, and clear safety standards, the Governor also emphasized the false choice between leading the world in AI or establishing appropriate regulations to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI. Instead, he called for timely and responsible regulations that both protect the safety of Americans and allow for innovation.

Watch the Governor's remarks here and read his remarks as prepared for delivery here.

Here's what Pennsylvanians are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro's keynote address on AI development:

NBC News: Josh Shapiro urges swift AI rules, says relying on tech companies is 'flat-out wrong'

Axios: Shapiro calls for federal AI guardrails

Bloomberg: Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Calls for Tougher AI Safeguards

CNN: Pennsylvania's governor wants 'strict guardrails' on AI as calls for regulation grow louder

CNN: Josh Shapiro wades into AI debate with call for 'strict guardrails'

Newsweek: Josh Shapiro Says Donald Trump Helped China Gain Edge in AI Race

Washington Examiner: Josh Shapiro calls for AI guardrails and claims Trump is leaving US unprepared

Philadelphia Inquirer: Josh Shapiro's not an AI 'doomer,' but the Pa. governor wants federal regulations for the industry

Pittsburgh Tribune: Shapiro calls for government AI regulation - it's not what some in the industry want to hear

WESA: Shapiro calls on Trump to regulate artificial intelligence development

City & State PA: 'We cannot ignore the warning signs': Shapiro pushes federal government to act on AI

The Center Square: Shapiro says international collaboration is needed to regulate AI

CNHINews: Shapiro calls on AI leaders, Trump to rein in the technology to ensure safe development use

KDKA: Shapiro calls for guardrails on AI at summit in Pittsburgh

WTAE: Gov. Josh Shapiro gives keynote speech at AI Horizons conference in Pittsburgh

WPXI: 'I do have real concerns': Shapiro renews calls for federal regulation of AI at summit in Pittsburgh

WGAL: Gov. Shapiro calls for ethical AI development at Pennsylvania summit

ABC 27: Shapiro calls for ethical AI growth, regulatory guardrails

Fox 43: Shapiro calls or stricter oversight, warns against ignoring emerging risks

CBS 21: 'I am not a Doomer': Shapiro says AI has risks, needs regulations during Horizons Summit

WFMZ: Gov. Josh Shapiro comments on concerning AI behavior after 6 more reported cases of AI "going rogue"

WJAC: Governor Josh Shapiro delivers speech on the need for strict AI guardrails

Watch the Governor's remarks here and read his remarks as prepared for delivery here.