EA Forum Podcast (Curated & popular) “[urgent] Americans, call your Senators and tell them you oppose AI preemption” by Holly Elmore ⏸️ 🔸, Felix De Simone
May 16, 2025
Urgent action is needed to oppose a proposed Senate bill that would halt state and local AI regulations for the next decade. The hosts discuss the dangerous implications of this legislation, emphasizing Congress's failure to adequately address AI risks. They argue that halting state leadership in AI regulation could lead to a significant delay in meaningful oversight. Listeners are encouraged to contact their senators to voice their opposition and take a stand against inaction.
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Dangerous AI Preemption Provision
- A provision in the House’s reconciliation bill would ban all state and local AI regulation for 10 years.
- This passes AI regulatory power solely to Congress, which has shown little interest in preventing AI dangers.
Byrd Rule Violation Exposure
- The AI preemption provision violates the Senate's Byrd Rule, designed to stop non-budget-related items in reconciliation bills.
- The provision is non-budgetary because it doesn't affect federal taxes or spending, only state AI regulation.
Contact Your Senators Now
- Call and email both your Senators expressing opposition to AI preemption and urging a Byrd Rule point of order.
- Use provided sample scripts to clearly communicate the risks and legal issues around the provision.