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As AI concerns grow, these Mass. lawmakers are pushing for tougher oversight

As fears about artificial intelligence evolve, Rep. Lori Trahan says lawmakers can't afford a repeat of the social media playbook.

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MassLive· Sep 23, 9:50 AMAs AI concerns grow, these Mass. lawmakers are pushing for tougher oversight

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Senate lawmakers are shut off from AI's most advanced tools : NPRWhile Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety.

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'AI godfather' warns Congress has a year max to act on AI superintelligenceSen. Bernie Sanders has called for a ban on superintelligence as AI experts warn Congress may have a year or less to act before a major crisis unfolds.

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Can't Ban Biological Men from Women's Sports Because Regulation Ruins Things, Need AI RegulationDuring interviews on Monday's broadcast of MS NOW's "All In," and ABC's "The View," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said that "We need strong federal | Clips

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We 'Need Law Enforcement and the Politicians' to Monitor AISunday on NBC’s "Meet the Press," Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said we "need law enforcement and the politicians" to get into the discussion about safeguards and monitoring for artificial intelligence. | Clips

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Bill Gates says AI companies self-regulating isn’t enough and governments should be involved in monitoringBill Gates called for lawmakers in Washington to regulate the development of artificial intelligence, weeks after the CEOs of some of the nation’s biggest AI labs agreed on the need to slow the pace of AI progress.

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Bill Gates Shares Chilling AI PredictionThe Microsoft co-founder was asked about whether the technology is “powerful enough to end all of humanity.”

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Sen. John Kennedy Says He Uses Special Senate Version of ChatGPTSen. John Kennedy has his own special version of ChatGPT -- well, technically the whole Senate does -- and even he doesn't seem totally sure where the information goes.

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Bill Gates tells Ezra Klein AI crossed bio and cyber thresholds this yearBill Gates says AI crossed bio and cyber danger thresholds early this year, and that leaving the industry to regulate itself is 'insane'.

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