Top Republican Casts Doubt on Future of Megabill’s 10-Year AI Regulatory Ban
- The bill proposes a 10-year ban on state regulation of artificial intelligence, starting upon its passage, aiming to streamline rules across states and benefit U.S. companies.
- Many lawmakers argue this moratorium could prevent necessary tech regulations, leading to less controllable AI systems.
- Rep. Brett Guthrie indicated the 10-year ban might not pass as-is and noted that Senate Republicans have proposed changes linking federal funding to state AI regulations.
- Despite pushback, Republicans are committed to the moratorium, with concerns raised about choosing industry interests over community welfare.
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Top Republican casts doubt on future of megabill’s 10-year AI regulatory ban
The NewsHouse Energy and Commerce Chair Rep. Brett Guthrie on Wednesday said that the 10-year ban on state and local regulation of artificial intelligence included in US President Donald Trump’s party-line megabill isn’t likely to pass in its current form.“I do believe it will change in the Senate — probably not be the full 10 years, be some kind of different timeframe,” Guthrie told Semafor’s Elana Schor at a Principals Live event in Washington…
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