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Expert opinions on Digital Rights
Quotes, votes and policy statements on Digital Rights from AI researchers, executives and policymakers.
210 sourced quotes · 3 statements · 87% for / 12% against overall
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For (33)Óscar López ÁguedaSpanish digital transformation minister.votes For and says:
La protección de los menores en internet y la regulación de la IA constituyen un asunto de primer orden.
AI Verified source (2026)DelegateChoose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.Against (3)Juan Luis Pedreño MolinaSpanish deputy (PP)votes Against and says:Members of the Socialist Party, theoretically today you come to tell us that artificial intelligence must be regulated, and you associate it with the most vulnerable people. [...] Look: what you propose already exists. The Artificial Intelligence Act...
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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For (57)Haley McNamaraExecutive Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE)votes For and says:The harms are unfolding in real time, they aren't hypothetical. AI chatbots have already had sexually abusive conversations with children. [...] The GUARD Act will help to protect minors from these harms by deliberately ensuring that violations are p...
more AI Verified source (2026)DelegateChoose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.Abstain (2)Bob FergusonGovernor of Washington State; former Washington Attorney General (2013–2025)abstains and says:AI has incredible potential to transform society. At the same time, of course, there are risks that we must mitigate as a state, especially to young people. So I speak partly as a governor, but also as the father of teenage twins who grapple with thi...
more AI Verified source (2026)DelegateChoose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.Against (10)Aden HizkiasAssociate Policy Director at Chamber of Progress, a tech-industry coalition; focuses on AI and technology policyvotes Against and says:We want to make sure that kids are okay in the space. But if a kid or a group of kids, or a generation, let's say, is unable to access these types of tools now as they progress exponentially, you're essentially cutting off a huge benefit for them and...
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For (48)John WhyteCEO and Executive Vice President of the American Medical Association; physician (MD, MPH); former Chief Medical Officer at WebMDvotes For and says:
AI deepfakes that impersonate physicians are not just scams—they are a public health and safety crisis. When bad actors exploit a doctor's identity, they undermine patient trust and can steer people toward harmful, unproven care.
AI Verified source (2026)DelegateChoose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.Against (5)Brian McMillanCCIA VP for Federal Affairsvotes Against and says:Without provisions that allow for fair use and free expression online, this legislation would dramatically change the internet.
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