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States consider laws blocking AI personhood

WBUR
Published May 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM CDT

Is it time to consider prosecuting AI models for breaking the law? Some say it’s time. Others say that would be an insult to humanity and are considering laws that would block AI personhood.

NPR’s Martin Kaste reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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