State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Reject Proposed AI Preemption
Over 200 state lawmakers from across the United States have called on members of the House and Senate to oppose a proposal that would preempt some state regulations of artificial intelligence for three years. In a letter sent to Congress on Tuesday, 203 lawmakers expressed concerns about the potential impact of AI technology on children, artists, creators, and workers. Their appeal seeks to prevent federal legislation from overriding states' abilities to regulate AI within their jurisdictions.
A coalition of 203 state lawmakers from various parts of the country has formally urged the U.S. Congress to reject a proposed measure concerning artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
The lawmakers specifically oppose a proposal that would preempt certain state-level regulations of AI for a period of three years. This preemption would limit states' authority to enact or enforce their own rules regarding AI technologies during that time.
The primary reasons cited by the state lawmakers for their opposition revolve around the potential effects of AI. They highlighted concerns about the technology's impact on children, artists and creators, and workers.
According to The Hill, the letter conveying this message was sent to Congress on Tuesday.
