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US Weighs Antitrust Guidance on AI Safety, Top DOJ Official Says
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Justice is considering updating antitrust guidance to address AI safety collaboration, while the Federal Trade Commission expresses skepticism about granting antitrust exemptions to AI companies. Industry leaders have begun safety discussions, but no official requests for guidance have been made yet.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 21 Sep 2026.
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AI founders must prepare for potential changes to US antitrust rules that could open or block cooperation on safety. This is your chance to shape a rare regulatory exemption or face stricter competition limits.
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2 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 21 Sep 2026
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