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The Sunday Show
What to Watch on US State Tech Policy in 2025
Jan 5, 2025
Keir Lamont, senior director at the Future of Privacy Forum, Caitriona Fitzgerald from EPIC, and Scott Babwah Brennen of NYU delve into the shifting tech policy landscape as states gear up for 2025. They discuss a surge in state-level tech regulations, notably over 100 new laws on AI. The experts analyze privacy advancements, contrasting states like Maryland and California. They also explore evolving youth online safety legislation and the increasing bipartisan momentum for smartphone bans in classrooms, highlighting a unique intersection of politics and technology.
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- States are becoming influential leaders in tech policy, enacting over 238 new laws while federal regulations lag significantly behind.
- Emerging privacy laws, like Maryland's data minimization act, reflect a growing effort among states to protect personal data amid regulatory fragmentation.
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State Legislative Trends in Technology Policy
Many states are leading the charge in technology policy, with 2024 marking a significant year for legislative activity. Last year, every state with a legislative session passed new pieces of technology regulation, resulting in 238 new laws compared to only a handful federally. This shift shows an emerging trend where states are becoming 'emboldened' in asserting their regulatory powers, particularly around critical issues such as AI, privacy, and child safety online. In this context, states can be categorized as 'trailblazers', 'barometers', and 'passengers', with some now preparing as 'bulwarks' against anticipated changes at the federal level.
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