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Opinion: Unintelligence on Super Intelligence

A Wall Street Journal opinion argues Congress holds public hearings on superintelligent AI while national-security officials actually shape policy behind closed doors.

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Published 10:10 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by WSJ: “Opinion | Unintelligence on Super Intelligence”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:10 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA Wall Street Journal opinion says Congress is loud about super intelligent AI, but the national-security state is calling the shots.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the hearings are basically a live studio audience?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYes. With worse lighting.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, Congress controls the applause.

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