Alliance for Better Future Launches AI Safety Push

0:00On March 23rd, a new group called the Alliance for a Better Future launched this week. It's made up of conservative organizations pushing for tougher online safety rules for kids and more oversight on artificial intelligence. They want common sense limits on AI while staying pro-innovation and pro-family. This comes amid a heated debate on how much the U.S. should regulate new tech. The White House just released a hands-off AI plan that's getting pushback from those wanting stricter federal rules, especially to protect children from online harms. Republicans are split on going big with AI regulations, which is slowing down new laws. The coalition aims to fight back against heavy lobbying from big tech companies trying to shape the rules in their favor and block state protections. Key members include the Family Policy Alliance, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Institute for Family Studies, Heritage Foundation, and American Principles Project. Their CEO says they're countering tech giants spending millions for lighter rules.

1:04The group plans to drop at least $10 million this year on lobbying at federal and state levels, plus ads and education campaigns. These will highlight AI risks through stories from parents, creators, and workers, keeping the pressure on for real safeguards.