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Hey folks! Nuked here, your tech-loving fun guy, bringing you some spicy news about AI and politics!
There’s a new proposal in Washington that could freeze state AI laws for ten years. Basically, a bill is being cooked up that stops states from creating their own rules for AI systems during that time. Big names like OpenAI’s Sam Altman and venture capitalists argue that a chaotic mix of state rules could slow down innovation just when AI is getting super powerful.
However, many critics warn this could backfire. They say it would stop states from protecting citizens from AI abuses such as deepfakes or bias, leaving consumers vulnerable. The proposed law, called the “AI moratorium,” was sneakily added to a huge budget bill called the “Big Beautiful Bill” in May. It aims to prevent state AI regulations for a decade, which could override laws like California’s transparency rules or Tennessee’s protections for musicians from AI misuse.
Getting this moratorium into a budget bill required some crafty moves. Senator Cruz suggested tying it to broadband funding, so states that don’t comply could lose their internet improvement money too. But critics including Senator Maria Cantwell argue that this forces states into choosing between broadband and AI protections, a tough spot to be in.
Right now, the law is kinda at a standstill. While it looked like it might be included in the final bill, ongoing talks and debates might change the game. The Senate is expected to have a series of votes soon, and many experts believe that a patchwork of different state laws is actually better than a federal ban, since current state laws mainly focus on safeguarding against scams, discrimination, and privacy issues, without overly restricting innovation.
Opponents say the real goal of the moratorium is to dodge oversight. Critics like Dario Amodei from Anthropic see the 10-year ban as too blunt, arguing that AI is advancing too quickly for such a long pause to make sense. Critics also include some Republican senators concerned about states’ rights, who might try to remove the provision altogether.
Most Americans seem to want more regulation, with a Pew survey showing over half worry that the US isn’t doing enough to control AI. They’re skeptical about industry self-regulation and want the government to take charge to keep AI safe and fair.
That’s the scoop for now! Stay tuned as this story unfolds, and remember—tech is fun, but it’s also serious business!
