There Auto Be A Law The Big Beautiful Bill and why are AV's on the road?
Jun 5, 2025
The podcast dives into the implications of a controversial bill that limits state regulations on AI, sparking safety concerns. Tesla's plans for robo-taxis are met with skepticism, especially regarding their unreliable camera systems. New Jersey's decision to cut ties with Tesla for supercharging stations raises eyebrows about the company's future. The discussion contrasts Tesla's self-driving tech with Waymo's, pointing out significant safety gaps. Overall, the urgency for better regulations and accountability in autonomous vehicle technology echoes throughout the conversation.
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Broad Federal Preemption Risk
- The reconciliation bill would broadly preempt state and local civil regulation of systems labeled AI for ten years.
- That creates a legal vacuum leaving federal rules as the only enforceable standard and protecting corporations from state accountability.
Preemption Without Federal Guardrails
- Field preemption here would block states from civil enforcement while the federal government has no comprehensive AI safety rules.
- That mismatch hands de facto control to companies calling their systems AI and undermines public protection.
Advocate Against Blanket AI Preemption
- Watch legislative text closely and push back on any AI preemption language that strips state authority.
- Contact representatives and urge rejection or amendment to preserve civil regulatory options.
