POLITICO Tech How should states regulate AI? Andreessen Horowitz weighs in.
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Feb 4, 2025 Matt Perault, head of AI policy at Andreessen Horowitz and expert in tech regulation, shares critical insights on the fast-evolving landscape of AI laws. He discusses how state legislatures are hastily implementing regulations, potentially stifling innovation for startups. Perault draws parallels to the space race, warning that over-regulation could hinder America’s competitive edge against countries like China. He also advocates for a cohesive federal framework to navigate the complexities of AI while promoting responsible innovation.
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Over-Regulation Concerns
- Andreessen Horowitz is concerned about over-regulation of AI model development, likening it to regulating math.
- They believe this slows innovation and disproportionately burdens smaller tech companies.
AI Regulation Focus
- Focus on regulating harmful AI uses, not model development.
- Promote open-source technologies and a national AI market instead of state-by-state regulation.
State Regulation Challenges
- State-level AI regulation creates a complex patchwork, challenging smaller tech companies.
- Larger companies can navigate these differences, but startups struggle with varying compliance burdens.