State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Reject AI Preemption

State lawmakers urge Congress to reconsider AI provision in defense billHundreds of state lawmakers have penned an open letter to Congress, expressing their strong disapproval of a proposed measure in the upcoming annual defense bill. This provision aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence, effectively nullifying any state-level AI laws currently in place or under development. The lawmakers argue that this blanket prohibition would abruptly halt democratic discussions and policymaking, set back progress, and undermine existing protections. They urge Congress to reject any provision that overrides state and local AI legislation in this years defense bill, instead advocating for supporting the development of responsible AI policy. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.