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Ted Cruz Blocks AI Safety Board in Commerce Department

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  • Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked a Democratic vote to create an AI safety board in the Commerce Department.
  • The board would set standards, require developers to provide model access 45 days before release, and levy fines.
  • Cruz warned the bill could give the executive branch excessive power over private AI firms.
  • He said the proposal lacks statutory limits but will pursue revised approaches.