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Rep. Rick Larsen says lawmakers "need to get serious" about AI
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
From terror groups to possible existential threats to rogue bots, safety concerns over artificial intelligence have grown in recent weeks. Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington joins CBS News to discuss how Congress can act.
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