On Thursday, Rep. Valerie Foushee and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar introduced the People-First Chatbot Act, aimed at regulating AI chatbots to enhance consumer safeguards amid their increasing use. The Congressional Progressive Caucus, which advocates for oversight of emerging technologies, supports this legislative effort to ensure responsible deployment of AI in consumer interactions.

Ben Brody: Ben Brody reports on Congress and policy matters for a political news outlet. He provided coverage alongside Max Cohen on the new AI chatbot regulation bill from Foushee and Casar.
Max Cohen: Max Cohen is a congressional reporter covering legislative developments and political news. He collaborated with Ben Brody to report details on the introduction of the People-First Chatbot Act.
Greg Casar: Greg Casar chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus and represents Texas in the U.S. House. He advances progressive priorities on labor, technology, and consumer protection. Casar co-sponsored the People-First Chatbot Act to regulate AI chatbots.
Valerie Foushee: Valerie Foushee serves as a Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina. She focuses on infrastructure, transportation, and technology policy issues in Congress. Foushee introduced the People-First Chatbot Act with Greg Casar to establish rules for AI chatbots.

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