Texas must reject Big Tech’s power grab and regulate AI

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Federal Preemption Threat: Big Tech companies like Meta and OpenAI are lobbying for “federal preemption,” a policy allowing federal AI oversight to bar states like Texas from enacting AI regulations.
AI Societal Risks: Advanced AI poses significant societal risks, including job displacement and potential harms like chatbot-induced child suicides, raising concerns among state lawmakers.
Public Skepticism: There is widespread public distrust of Big Tech CEOs, who are increasingly seen unfavorably by most Americans despite their multibillion-dollar investments in AI development.
Political Lobbying: Companies like Meta are investing heavily in state politics to support tech-friendly candidates, aligning with former White House “AI czar” David Sacks’ Silicon Valley ties.
Federalism vs. Preemption: Federal preemption undermines states’ rights to regulate AI, potentially denying citizens protection from AI-related harms and hindering local democracy.
Call to Action: Texans are urged to advocate against the AI power grab by contacting their officials and opposing federal preemption of state AI laws, highlighting the importance of public voice against corporate dominance.

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