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Governor Maura Healey is joining calls for tighter rules around artificial intelligence

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Governor Maura Healey is joining calls for tighter rules around artificial intelligence, saying the technology is moving too fast to rely on companies to police themselves. Her comments come as leaders of several major AI companies warn that the most advanced systems may be developing faster than safety measures can keep up. Massachusetts lawmakers are already negotiating possible AI regulations, while Healey says federal oversight is also needed.

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