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Microsoft Scientist Warns Against Trump's AI Regulation Ban

6/23/2025

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Horvitz Opposes AI Ban

Microsoft's chief scientist, Dr. Eric Horvitz, has voiced strong opposition to Donald Trump's proposed 10-year ban on state-level AI regulations. He warns that this move could stifle innovation and lead to unregulated AI development, posing significant risks to society. Critics fear it may pave the way for an authoritarian surveillance state, raising urgent ethical concerns.

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Trump Extends TikTok Deadline

Donald Trump has granted TikTok a reprieve, pushing its deadline to secure a U.S. buyer to September 17, 2025. As national security worries loom, the app grapples with regulatory hurdles and global scrutiny. With its ties to China’s ByteDance complicating matters, TikTok's future hangs in the balance amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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Horvitz Opposes AI Ban

Microsoft's chief scientist, Dr. Eric Horvitz, has voiced strong opposition to Donald Trump's proposed 10-year ban on state-level AI regulations. He warns that this move could stifle innovation and lead to unregulated AI development, posing significant risks to society. Critics fear it may pave the way for an authoritarian surveillance state, raising urgent ethical concerns.

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