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Attorney General Blanche says DOJ would probe AI-related violations
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Department of Justice will investigate any criminal violations related to AI activities by individuals or entities in the United States, though the DOJ does not see itself as an AI regulator.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models.
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You face a new legal risk as AI ventures are now explicitly targetable under criminal law by the US Department of Justice. Adjust your compliance and risk checks promptly to avoid DOJ probes.
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