EU citizen proposes ban on AI and LLMs, citing harm

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-13 17:34

An EU citizen is proposing an initiative to ban Large Language Models (LLMs) due to perceived overwhelming evidence of harm. The proposal suggests treating AI services accessible within the EU like child pornography, making AI companies criminal enterprises if their services are used. The initiative would also consider limited exceptions for specific uses, such as accessibility software for visually impaired users or specialized, publicly funded single-purpose software, while prohibiting modification for broader applications like translation. AI

IMPACT Proposes strict regulation and potential bans on AI and LLMs within the EU, impacting development and deployment.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal opinion piece proposing a policy action, not an official announcement or regulatory development.

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EU citizen proposes ban on AI and LLMs, citing harm

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Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-13 17:34

I see a lot of people complaining about LLMs/AI here and the evidence for harm is overwhelming, but little action. I think an EU citizen's initiative for a ban

I see a lot of people complaining about LLMs/AI here and the evidence for harm is overwhelming, but little action. I think an EU citizen's initiative for a ban of AI could be a good start… So let's think what we need and what the carve-outs should be. It is important to approach …

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I see a lot of people complaining about LLMs/AI here and the evidence for harm is overwhelming, but little action. I think an EU citizen's initiative for a ban

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