The Powers That Be: Daily How Trump’s Anything-Goes A.I. Plan Fell Apart
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Jul 2, 2025 
Ian Krietzberg, a Puck colleague and author of The Hidden Layer newsletter on AI, joins Leigh Ann Caldwell to dissect the chaotic unraveling of a controversial A.I. provision in recent legislation. They delve into the paradoxes of Trump’s A.I. strategy, such as the contradictory push for deregulation alongside a massive investment in the Stargate Initiative. The discussion also highlights bipartisan tensions over AI governance and the necessity of protecting vulnerable populations from potential harms of emerging technologies.
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AI Moratorium Removed Bipartisanly
- The AI moratorium initially sought to block states from regulating AI for 10 years, later reduced to five years.
- The provision was removed due to bipartisan concern about preventing needed protections in states.
State Laws Focus on Deepfake Harms
- State AI laws aim to protect vulnerable groups, especially from harms like deepfakes targeting children and artists.
- Protection against misuse of likeness, like Tennessee's Elvis Act, is central to legislative efforts.
AI Regulation Defies Partisan Lines
- The AI regulation debate cuts across party lines, forming unusual coalitions with varied interests.
- Congress's slow pace and lack of a federal plan fueled opposition to a moratorium blocking states from legislating.