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DeSantis Spotlights AI Threats in Florida State of State Address

In December 2025, DeSantis announced a proposed AI Bill of Rights, sparking debate over individual state regulations versus a unified federal approach.
DeSantis Spotlights AI Threats in Florida State of State Address
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (L) speaks at a press conference in Sanderson, Fla., on Jan. 5, 2026. Natasha Holt for The Epoch Times
Troy Myers
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off the 2026 state legislative session on Tuesday by highlighting the benefits—and threats—posed by artificial intelligence.

The governor also spoke about his administration’s successes, from disaster response and higher education to his policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also reaffirmed his cautious stance to AI and the fine line between its advantages and perils.

Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.