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Breaking down the proposals lawmakers are considering to regulate AI
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NBC News · North America
Congress is facing growing calls to put new safeguards on advanced AI. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur breaks down four key proposals from lawmakers and what they could mean for the future of artificial intelligence.
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