Navigating AI Regulation: Legislative Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of the legislative process surrounding a new Senate bill that seeks to impose a ten-year ban on state regulation of artificial intelligence. It examines the bipartisan support and opposition to this provision, highlighting the interplay between industry lobbying, national interests, and state lawmakers' concerns. Additionally, the discussion reveals the contrasting regulatory approaches from Democratic and Republican states, emphasizing the challenges in establishing a unified framework for AI regulation.