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U.S. Senator Delivered "Career Ending Answer," Says AI Expert

Moulton said he uses AI carefully and argued that leaders should regulate the technology to make it safe.

U.S. Senator Delivered "Career Ending Answer," Says AI Expert
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At a Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate, Ed Markey described using AI features on his devices without knowing their provider, while Seth Moulton defended careful use and called for safeguards. Several technology figures criticized Markey’s answer, amplifying the exchange as a campaign issue.

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Senate primary challenger who described careful AI use and called for protections.

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Incumbent senator and candidate whose answer about AI use drew criticism.

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