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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Nick Robins-Early

AI industry pours millions into politics as lawsuits and feuds mount

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Donald Trump holds an executive order related to artificial intelligence after signing it on 23 July 2025. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/Reuters

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A little over two years ago, OpenAI’s founder Sam Altman stood in front of lawmakers at a congressional hearing and asked them for stronger regulations on artificial intelligence. The technology was “risky” and “could cause significant harm to the world”, Altman said, calling for the creation of a new regulatory agency to address AI safety.

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