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WATCH: GOP senators skeptical of Bill Gates’ ‘fearmongering’ AI warning as Dems sound alarm

Bill Gates' warning that AI could lead to "a billion deaths" divided senators, with some calling it fear-mongering and others demanding regulation.

Coverage (1)· Oct 5, 11:00 AM

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Fox News· Oct 5, 11:00 AMWATCH: GOP senators skeptical of Bill Gates’ ‘fearmongering’ AI warning as Dems sound alarm

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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson presses Flock Safety for answers on AI use, data privacySouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to Flock Safety on Monday, questioning the company’s privacy and security policies regarding its license-plate camera system.

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