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AI Fraud: Lobbyists Undermine California Clean Air Regulations

4/1/2026

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Corporate interests undermine California clean air regulations with deceptive tactics, including AI-driven fake opposition.
Investigators found lobbyists used artificial intelligence to simulate grassroots opposition and submitted over 20,000 fraudulent comments.
Many individuals reported their identities were misused and they did not submit these comments.
The Common Sense Coalition, linked to major fossil fuel companies, is implicated, and officials urged investigations.

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Story summary

Corporate interests undermine California clean air regulations with deceptive tactics, including AI-driven fake opposition.
Investigators found lobbyists used artificial intelligence to simulate grassroots opposition and submitted over 20,000 fraudulent comments.
Many individuals reported their identities were misused and they did not submit these comments.
The Common Sense Coalition, linked to major fossil fuel companies, is implicated, and officials urged investigations.