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Oversight Board Warns AI Models May Censor Speech

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Meta's Oversight Board is investigating whether leading AI models restrict free expression. The board, which typically reviews Meta's content decisions, is now examining AI systems from OpenAI, Google, and others. It aims to extend its oversight to how these models handle controversial topics.

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The board's move signals growing concern that AI companies' safety filters could become de facto speech regulators, but its lack of enforcement power limits its impact.
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