Truthout: Trump’s Federal Trade Commission Is Threatening to Punish Big Tech for “Woke AI”

“The FTC’s proposed policy is also an attempt to preempt and undermine state regulation of AI, according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), a digital rights group focused on algorithmic discrimination. While the vast majority won’t become law, in 2026 alone, lawmakers in states across the country have introduced roughly 1,500 bills to protect consumers in the age of AI, including legislation criminalizing digital impersonation with AI deepfakes and addressing the mental health risks associated with chatbots, especially for children.”

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