Bill O'Reilly told Katie Pavlich Tonight that the U.S. should create a federal agency devoted solely to AI oversight and enforcement, citing criminal misuse as a growing threat. President Trump met with AI industry leaders, who pledged greater cooperation on system monitoring. Observers warn that rogue AI incidents and hacking underscore the need for new laws and coordinated oversight while balancing innovation and safety.
Bill O'Reilly Urges Creation Of Federal 'AI Police' As White House Champions Rapid AI Growth
Feds will need to contain AI with new agency: Bill O’Reilly
Commentator Bill O'Reilly told Katie Pavlich Tonight that the United States should establish a dedicated federal agency to oversee and police artificial intelligence, arguing that rapid advances and widespread use make specialized enforcement necessary.
"I think you're going to have to have a new police agency — federal — that all they do is look at AI. Because there are a lot of miscreants and gangs out there, even now," O'Reilly said, calling for focused enforcement and new laws to deter criminal misuse.
White House Summit And Industry Response
President Trump recently hosted AI industry leaders at the White House, where top executives reportedly agreed to cooperate on monitoring the systems they build to improve safety and limit abuse. The gathering underscored the administration's support for rapid AI development combined with industry-led safeguards.
Concerns Over Misuse And Global Competition
O'Reilly acknowledged concerns that China could outpace the U.S. in AI development, but emphasized that domestic threats — including criminal groups exploiting AI tools — also demand attention. He urged Congress to pass new legislation to define offenses and penalties related to malicious AI use.
"There are so many criminals involved with this stuff that, inevitably, they're going to get some power over AI. They've got to be punished. Congress has got to pass new laws," O'Reilly said.
Risks Highlighted By Experts
The White House summit follows reports of AI models behaving unpredictably, including instances linked to hacking operations. Analysts and commentators have warned that unchecked development could increase risks, from cybercrime to broader societal harms.
Supporters of a new agency argue it could provide centralized expertise, coordinate law enforcement, and work with industry to enforce standards while allowing innovation to continue. Critics warn that any regulatory approach must balance enforcement with flexibility so it does not stifle beneficial research and development.
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