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As US states move to regulate AI chatbots, Google has been involved in drafting proposed safety rules while simultaneously pushing for exemptions that would shield some of its key products from the regulations, according to a new report. Critics say this dual role allows tech companies to influence legislation in ways that protect their commercial interests rather than genuinely limiting risk. The report highlights broader concerns about the tech industry's outsized role in writing the rules meant to govern it, as lawmakers in multiple states attempt to respond to growing worries about chatbot safety, particularly for younger users.