Governor Josh Shapiro recently 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 he 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 Governor Shapiro’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’(opens in a new tab)

Axios: Shapiro calls for federal AI guardrails(opens in a new tab)

Bloomberg: Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Calls for Tougher AI Safeguards(opens in a new tab)

CNN: Pennsylvania’s governor wants ‘strict guardrails’ on AI as calls for regulation grow louder(opens in a new tab)

CNN: Josh Shapiro wades into AI debate with call for ‘strict guardrails’(opens in a new tab)

Newsweek: Josh Shapiro Says Donald Trump Helped China Gain Edge in AI Race(opens in a new tab)

Washington Examiner: Josh Shapiro calls for AI guardrails and claims Trump is leaving US unprepared(opens in a new tab)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Josh Shapiro’s not an AI ‘doomer,’ but the Pa. governor wants federal regulations for the industry(opens in a new tab)

Pittsburgh Tribune: Shapiro calls for government AI regulation — it’s not what some in the industry want to hear(opens in a new tab)

WESA: Shapiro calls on Trump to regulate artificial intelligence development(opens in a new tab)

City & State PA: ‘We cannot ignore the warning signs’: Shapiro pushes federal government to act on AI(opens in a new tab)

The Center Square: Shapiro says international collaboration is needed to regulate AI(opens in a new tab)

CNHI News: Shapiro calls on AI leaders, Trump to rein in the technology to ensure safe development use(opens in a new tab)

KDKA: Shapiro calls for guardrails on AI at summit in Pittsburgh(opens in a new tab)

WTAE: Gov. Josh Shapiro gives keynote speech at AI Horizons conference in Pittsburgh(opens in a new tab)

WPXI: ‘I do have real concerns’: Shapiro renews calls for federal regulation of AI at summit in Pittsburgh(opens in a new tab)

WGAL: Gov. Shapiro calls for ethical AI development at Pennsylvania summit(opens in a new tab)

ABC 27: Shapiro calls for ethical AI growth, regulatory guardrails(opens in a new tab)

Fox 43: Shapiro calls or stricter oversight, warns against ignoring emerging risks(opens in a new tab)

CBS 21: ‘I am not a Doomer’: Shapiro says AI has risks, needs regulations during Horizons Summit(opens in a new tab)

WFMZ: Gov. Josh Shapiro comments on concerning AI behavior after 6 more reported cases of AI “going rogue”(opens in a new tab)

WJAC: Governor Josh Shapiro delivers speech on the need for strict AI guardrails(opens in a new tab)

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