A new House Republican-backed provision in Donald Trump-backed “big, beautiful” bill reportedly aims to block state and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence for the next decade — and it’s already sparking fierce backlash.
What Happened: Tucked into a sweeping GOP tax package, the clause states that “no state or political subdivision may enforce any law or regulation regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems,” reported Fortune.
Supporters argue it’s about avoiding regulatory chaos. “AI doesn’t understand state borders,” said Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio). “You can’t have a patchwork of 50 states.”
Previously, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also appeared to echo this sentiment. “One federal …Full story available on Benzinga.com
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