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OSTP’s AI Deregulation Push Sparks Industry and Civil Rights Concerns

Source: OSTP’s Misguided Effort to Deregulate AI (2025-12-01)

The U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) recently sought public input on deregulating artificial intelligence, a move that critics argue risks undermining essential safeguards amid rapid AI advancements. This approach marks a departure from traditional reliance on scientific expertise, raising alarms about potential safety, privacy, and ethical issues. The public response was swift and diverse, emphasizing the need for robust oversight, privacy protections, and fairness in AI deployment. Industry leaders, civil rights organizations, and academic groups collectively called for comprehensive, enforceable regulations to prevent misuse, discrimination, and harm to individual rights. As AI technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, experts warn that deregulation could exacerbate online scams, deepen digital inequalities, and enable malicious uses like deepfake creation and autonomous weaponization. Recent developments include the rise of AI-driven misinformation campaigns, increased government investments in AI safety research, and international efforts to establish global AI governance standards. Policymakers now face the challenge of balancing innovation with safety, ensuring that AI benefits all Americans without compromising fundamental rights. The debate underscores the urgent need for a nuanced, multi-stakeholder approach to AI regulation—one that fosters innovation while safeguarding societal values and human dignity. As of late 2025, the push for deregulation appears increasingly risky, with experts advocating for a strategic framework that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and human oversight in AI systems.

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