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Tech Roundup Episode 25 - How are the States Approaching AI?
Mar 18, 2025
Join Dean Ball, a Research Fellow focused on AI policy, Sunny Gandhi, an advocate for AI legislation, and Kevin Frazier, an AI law expert, as they dissect the evolving landscape of AI regulation at the state level. They explore the impact of over 700 proposed AI-related initiatives and debate whether states should have distinct approaches. The discussion also shines a light on how AI might disrupt labor markets and the urgent need for innovative legislation to support workforce adaptation amid this technological shift.
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Quick takeaways
- State-level AI legislation is driven by frustration with federal inaction, prompting states like California to proactively fill regulatory gaps.
- Public sentiment and fears surrounding AI technologies significantly influence the rapid introduction of state bills, often lacking thorough understanding and clarity.
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State Legislative Responses to AI Regulation
State legislatures have introduced over 700 AI-related bills in early 2025 as they seek to address potential gaps in regulation. Policymakers, fearing a repeat of the perceived failures in regulating social media and the internet, feel a need to act preemptively to avoid any negative consequences associated with AI technologies. Concerns such as deepfakes and algorithmic bias have emerged, pushing states to pursue regulations that would cover these issues. This reflects a broader bipartisan mistrust of big tech, prompting states to take the lead in establishing frameworks for AI governance.
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