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Hawley draws hard line on AI giants: 'Absolutely no way' on antitrust exemptions
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has firmly rejected any federal antitrust exemptions for major AI companies to coordinate on AI safety, warning that such exemptions would strengthen their market control. This stance comes amid calls from AI firms like Anthropic and OpenAI seeking legal clarity for collaboration to limit AI development.
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You face a clear regulatory wall against AI giants legally coordinating to limit development, leaving collaboration options constrained. This opens a space for startups to push safety solutions that don't rely on competitor collusion or political favours.
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