A Judiciary Panel advances the GUARD Act, with critics warning it could curb First Amendment protections by mandating identity checks, dictating chatbot content, and shaping federal messaging.

Judiciary Panel Advances GUARD Act, Threatens Free Speech
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Judiciary Panel Advances GUARD Act, Threatens Free Speech

The rise of artificial intelligence is creating real policy pressure in Washington, and lawmakers are rushing proposals that could restrict how chatbots work and how people interact with them. This piece argues that bills like the GUARD Act threaten core First Amendment protections by forcing identity checks, dictating content, and compelling federal messaging. It explains...