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French Lawmakers Begin Debate on Artificial Intelligence Regulation

A National Assembly committee has opened discussions on implementing European Union artificial intelligence rules in France, with lawmakers weighing regulatory safeguards against efforts to support domestic technology companies. ([577députés][6])
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