Again, I hate writing about anything political on this site because I think most arguments require nuance and a much longer discussion. But I am heavily annoyed that inside Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," some Republicans have stuck in a measure that would ban states from regulating AI for ten years. It's a move that proponents argue is vital for AI innovation, but critics warn that it could leave consumers vulnerable and stifle necessary oversight.In plain terms, AI can do whatever it wants for a decade without creatives whose work is being stolen or used to train this AI having any way to stop that or sue for payment. The proposal narrowly passed the House on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by a vote of 215-214, largely along party lines, with most Republicans supporting it. Let's dive in.A Federal "Pause" on State AI RulesThe central idea behind not regulating or dealing with AI on the state level, according to House Republicans and some tech industry groups, is to prevent a "confusing patchwork" of differing state-level AI regulations. In their mind, this could possibly hinder innovation and burden businesses (especially smaller ones). They argue it could stop the United States' ability to maintain global leadership in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, particularly in competition with China. They want to use the ten years to get Congress to develop a comprehensive federal framework for AI, so that each state doesn't have a ton of different laws. But for people against this, like...
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