Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler criticizes U.S. policymakers for failing to regulate AI effectively, highlighting the need for a shift from industrial-era regulation to a digital economy. He praises the European Union’s agile approach, which encourages innovation while ensuring competitiveness and fairness. Wheeler points to the EU’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence Act, which sets comprehensive legal frameworks based on AI risk levels. Under current FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC has taken steps to combat AI misuse, including fines and new rules for political ads. Wheeler emphasizes that U.S. regulations lag behind, causing problems for tech companies needing uniform market rules.