Disruption

Tech regulation debate hits the campaign trail

The Democratic nominee for governor in New Jersey is highlighting her ‘online safety agenda.’
(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kids online safety and artificial intelligence regulation have emerged as campaign issues in one of the most closely watched elections of the year. 

New Jersey gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill (D) is featuring her “online safety agenda,” which calls for new protections for children and teenagers, policies to combat extremism online, accountability for social media scams, and regulations on AI with a particular focus on deepfakes.

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