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South Carolina Senate Resolution 225 (2025) expresses the Senate's support for the development of artificial intelligence technologies in South Carolina and opposes censorship or bias that could hamper AI growth. The resolution highlights concerns that closed-source, for-profit AI large language models (LLMs) developed by entities such as Google and OpenAI may introduce censorship, bias, and concentrate power within large tech companies. It endorses open-source AI models as a transparent alternative that democratizes AI development and reduces hidden bias. The resolution supports technology-neutral regulations targeting harmful business practices rather than the underlying technology, and calls for blocking federal overreach that could limit the state's ability to foster AI innovation. It recommends strong prohibitions on activities that violate privacy rights or enable mass surveillance, while avoiding regulations that stifle innovation. The resolution also calls for holding companies accountable for negligence in AI misuse and supports partnerships with universities, research institutions, and nonprofits—specifically citing the South Carolina Emerging Tech Association, Inc., the University of South Carolina-Artificial Intelligence Institute, the University of South Carolina School of Law, the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School, and Clemson University—to promote ethical, transparent, and accountable AI development.

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