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Ted Cruz AI bill could let firms bribe Trump to avoid safety laws, critics warn


Ted Cruz won’t give up fight to block states from regulating AI.

"This legislation is a victory for Big Tech CEOs, who have consistently failed to protect Americans from social and psychological harms caused by their products," Alliance for Secure AI warned. Notably, Illinois banned AI therapy after research found chatbot therapists fuel delusions, and California is close to becoming the first state to restrict companion bots to protect kids. Other state protections, Tech Policy Press reported, cover "critical areas of life like housing, education, employment, and credit," as well as addressing deepfakes that could impact elections and public safety.

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