'Big AI' is subverting regulations just like tobacco and oil firms

According to the article, researchers warn that major artificial intelligence companies are engaging in "regulatory capture," similar to tactics previously used by the tobacco and oil industries, where corporate interests are prioritized over public safety. The report argues that "Big AI" is actively subverting regulations, allowing industry concerns to override those of citizens.

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