Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro appeared on Morning Joe Friday and portrayed House Speaker Mike Johnson as exceptionally lacking in courage and strength among American leaders. Shapiro said artificial intelligence is advancing faster than many technology company chiefs expected, with those executives losing command of their systems and issuing extreme warnings. He rejected a catastrophic outlook but called for immediate federal oversight modeled on existing drug and aircraft approval processes.

Shapiro criticized Johnson for ending the House session while members of both parties asked to remain and address the issue. He also faulted the president for saying no rules are needed even as industry leaders request them, arguing that approach leaves the public less protected.