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Rep. Phil Amato
Republican • Missouri • House
📋 Summary
Rep. Phil Amato has taken a strongly negative position on AI consciousness issues by sponsoring legislation that legally mandates AI systems be declared non-sentient and explicitly prohibits recognition of AI consciousness or self-awareness under Missouri law. His public statements consistently dismiss the possibility of AI consciousness and foreclose open inquiry into AI moral status. This represents active legislative opposition to AI consciousness research and consideration.
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