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AI Now Institute Director Warns Big Tech Against AI Monopolization

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Amba Kak, Co-Executive Director of the AI Now Institute, testified before the Monopoly Busters Caucus on September 17, 2026. She warned against the concentration of power within a few private companies in the AI industry and urged lawmakers to take action. Kak recommended addressing the root causes of AI monopolization, preventing companies from controlling the regulatory solutions, and applying existing laws to the AI sector without exceptions. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about Big Tech's control over AI development and potential for monopolization, urging regulatory intervention.

RANK_REASON Testimony before a congressional caucus about industry practices.

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AI Now Institute Director Warns Big Tech Against AI Monopolization

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  1. AI Now Institute TIER_1 English(EN) · AI Now Institute ·

    AI Now’s Co-Executive Director Amba Kak Testifies Before Monopoly Busters Caucus

    <p>On Thursday, September 17th, 2026, AI Now Co-Executive Director Amba Kak testified before the Monopoly Busters Caucus at the shadow hearing “AI Crossroads: Stopping Big Tech’s Race to Monopolize AI through Surveillance on Big Tech.” The hearing came amidst a frenzy of alarmist…

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