Abdul El-Sayed proposes freeze on advanced AI development

The Michigan Senate candidate wants advanced AI models and data centers paused until federal rules catch up Most Senate candidates promise to bring jobs and lower costs. Abdul El-Sayed is promising to hit pause on artificial intelligence. On October 13, 2026, the Michigan Democrat running for US Senate released a policy plan called “AI Under Control.” Its centerpiece is a freeze on building advanced AI models and data centers until new federal regulations exist. The freeze is the headline grabber, but the proposal goes further than a timeout. El-Sayed wants a new safety agency with a seat in the Cabinet.

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