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Op-Ed: Rep. Tom Campbell: When AI meets antitrust

Published

21 September 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Rep. Tom Campbell argues for a federal hybrid approach to AI regulation that balances safety with competition, proposing models similar to past US antitrust and safety precedents to enable joint AI safeguards without risking antitrust penalties. He suggests Congress could rapidly act on this framework to address AI risks while avoiding overly drastic moratoriums.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for a new US federal framework that lets AI firms collaborate on safety without triggering antitrust penalties. Early engagement with policymakers or forming consortia could secure favourable terms before rules lock in.

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