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AI firms accused of mimicking Big Tobacco in regulatory control attempts

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Major AI companies are reportedly attempting to influence regulatory processes, drawing parallels to historical tactics used by the tobacco and oil industries. This strategy aims to shape legislation and oversight in a manner that benefits large AI corporations. The article suggests a pattern of industry self-regulation that may undermine public interest and effective governance. AI

IMPACT AI companies' attempts to control regulation could shape the future landscape of AI development and deployment, potentially impacting innovation and public safety.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of opinion pieces discussing the regulatory strategies of AI companies, drawing parallels to other industries.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # AI companies are following the example of tobacco and oil companies, and attempting to control the regulatory process: https://www. theregister.com/ai-ml/2026

    # AI companies are following the example of tobacco and oil companies, and attempting to control the regulatory process: https://www. theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/ 18/big-ai-is-subverting-regulations-just-like-tobacco-and-oil-firms/5241910 # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS theregister.com/…/5241910
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # AI companies are following the example of tobacco and oil companies, and attempting to control the regulatory process: https://www. theregister.com/ai-ml/2026

    # AI companies are following the example of tobacco and oil companies, and attempting to control the regulatory process: https://www. theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/ 18/big-ai-is-subverting-regulations-just-like-tobacco-and-oil-firms/5241910 # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS theregister.com/…/5241910

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