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AI in therapy and food benefits. States grapple with new tech

This year, nearly every state has introduced some form of AI regulation legislation. That’s according to a database from the National Conference of State Legislatures, a nonpartisan public officials’ association.

Over in Michigan, the state is starting to use AI to process SNAP applications, and it’s sparking some concerns.

And in Pennsylvania, counseling experts are pushing for AI legislation in healthcare. This comes after some people have died by suicide after seeking out AI chatbots for assistance with their mental health. 

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Kyle Davidson
Reporter, Michigan Advance
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Senior National Newsletter Author