Marketplace All-in-One Bytes: Week in Review - Amazon scales back AI anime dubs
Dec 5, 2025
Maria Curie, a tech policy reporter at Axios, dives into the recent failure of the Trump administration's attempt to ban state AI regulations. She explains New York's groundbreaking AI law on algorithmic pricing, highlighting how companies track consumer behavior for personalized pricing. The conversation shifts to Amazon's response to anime fans protesting AI dubbing, showcasing the impact of consumer backlash on corporate decisions. Curie emphasizes the growing priority of algorithmic pricing regulations tied to significant societal issues.
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Federal Push To Preempt State AI Laws
- The Trump administration repeatedly tried to block state AI rules by forcing a federal preemption into the NDAA.
- That strategy failed this time but officials may try executive orders or other vehicles next.
Must-Pass Bills Aren't A Guaranteed Shortcut
- Congressional attempts to hide preemption in must-pass bills face bipartisan backlash and can fail.
- Maria Curie says an executive order or conditional federal grants are plausible next tactics.
AI Regulation Cuts Across Parties
- AI policy hasn't fully sorted into partisan camps and draws opposition across the spectrum.
- States of all political stripes have passed varied AI rules, complicating a single federal approach.