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DeSantis Unleashes Florida's AI Harm Hunters with Future of Life Institute

77% of Americans say don't let AI hook kids emotionally. Florida's DeSantis is directing state agencies to fight back with the Future of Life Institute. Good intentions? Or election-year optics?

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read
Governor Ron DeSantis announcing partnership with Future of Life Institute on AI harms

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • DeSantis directs Florida agencies to partner with FLI on AI harm training and reporting. 𝕏
  • First state to equip counselors with AI-specific harm tools; public reporting portal incoming. 𝕏
  • Bipartisan support, but skeptics question if it's more politics than protection. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Future of Life Institute

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