"US Lawmakers Sound Alarm on AI Preemption Bill: A Growing Concern Over Tech's Impact. In a bold move, over 200 state lawmakers from across the country have sent a joint letter to Congress, urging members to reject a proposed bill that would preempt some state regulations of artificial intelligence for three years. The lawmakers, citing concerns over the technology's impact on vulnerable groups, including children, artists, and workers, argue that the bill would undermine efforts to protect these populations from the potential negative consequences of AI. As the use of AI continues to grow exponentially, lawmakers are grappling with the need to balance innovation with safeguards to prevent harm, and this letter marks a significant pushback against the proposed bill."
Just over 200 state lawmakers from across the country are calling on members of the House and Senate to reject a proposal to preempt some state regulations of artificial intelligence for three years, citing the technology’s impact on kids, artists and creators and workers. The letter, sent by 203 state lawmakers to Congress on Tuesday,...
