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PA Agency Rules AI Chats Private, Sparks Controversy

2/24/2026

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Shapiro Defends AI Privacy

The Pennsylvania open records agency ruled that government employees' AI chatbot conversations may be kept private.
Governor Josh Shapiro's office argued these chats are exempt as internal deliberations.
The Shapiro administration's policy allows AI use for drafting materials, but disclosure requirements remain unclear.
A pilot program with OpenAI reportedly saved employees significant time.
The administration says AI did not influence its Housing Action Plan despite overlapping proposals.

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Brockman Backs Trump

AI companies contributed over $150 million to midterm elections, aligning funding with Republicans perceived as AI-friendly.
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife donated $50 million to super PACs backing the AI sector and U.S. President Donald Trump.
AI's role in campaigning raises concerns about astroturfing and threats to democratic processes.
A Southern California initiative to phase out gas-powered appliances was defeated after AI-generated opposition.

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Shapiro Defends AI Privacy

The Pennsylvania open records agency ruled that government employees' AI chatbot conversations may be kept private.
Governor Josh Shapiro's office argued these chats are exempt as internal deliberations.
The Shapiro administration's policy allows AI use for drafting materials, but disclosure requirements remain unclear.
A pilot program with OpenAI reportedly saved employees significant time.
The administration says AI did not influence its Housing Action Plan despite overlapping proposals.

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