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Ted Cruz Discusses Proposal on Children’s AI Chatbot Use at Iowa Event

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Lead article · KCCI · CENTERAshley Hinson, Ted Cruz discuss AI safety for kids in Ankeny
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · KCCI

At an Ankeny roundtable, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ashley Hinson discussed protecting children online while avoiding limits on AI development. Cruz described a proposed chatbot bill, and Hinson said existing protections need to be expanded.

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KCCI (original publisher not identified)JUL 26 · 2:51 PM ET
Ashley Hinson, Ted Cruz discuss AI safety for kids in AnkenyCruz advocated balancing chatbot safeguards with AI development and described a proposal giving parents control over children’s chatbot use.CRED 76BAL 65 MIXED
Iowa Capital DispatchJUL 25 · 3:00 PM ET
Sen. Ted Cruz calls for regulating kids' use of AI chatbots at Hinson campaign event | NewsCruz said he is working on a proposal to let parents oversee their children’s interactions with AI chatbots.CRED 76BAL 55 MIXEDIOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH · REPUBLISHED BY SOUTHERNMINN.COM

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