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Scott Wiener and Connie Chan clash over AI in debate

Original: Scott Wiener, Connie Chan spar over AI at debate — and then make nice

San Francisco state senators Scott Wiener and Connie Chan faced off in a debate where artificial intelligence emerged as a sharp point of contention, with the two exchanging pointed criticisms before softening their tone afterward. The clash reflects broader tensions in California politics over AI regulation, an area where Wiener has been a prominent legislative figure.

Why now: AI policy is a live political issue in California, and a public clash between two sitting lawmakers draws attention.

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