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Long Story Short: As Oklahoma Prisons Embrace AI, Critics Warn of Risks

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September 2, 2025

					<h1>Long Story Short: As Oklahoma Prisons Embrace AI, Critics Warn of Risks</h1>
<p class="byline">by Oklahoma Watch, Oklahoma Watch <br />September 2, 2025</p>
					
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