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Former CBO director: Congress not addressing AI's fiscal effects

Douglas Elmendorf says lawmakers are focusing on AI safety and national security but not its budgetary consequences.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf says he has seen no sign that Congress is grappling with how artificial intelligence will affect federal taxes and spending. He noted lawmakers are debating AI safety and national security, but not the programmatic and revenue consequences for the federal budget.