Washington leaders call for new AI regulations

Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are pushing AI rules at state and federal levels covering consumer protection, industry oversight and security risks. The state AI task force urged firms to disclose risk-mitigation plans, and a chatbot protection law takes effect in 2027.

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