A bipartisan group of attorneys general from California, New York, Ohio, and other states has urged Congress to reject a Republican proposal that would block states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for a period of 10 years. This measure is included in President Donald Trump’s tax cut bill and would preempt AI laws and regulations recently passed in numerous states.
Key Points from the Attorneys General’s Letter
- Broad Moratorium Concerns: The group of 40 state attorneys general argues that imposing a broad moratorium on all state action while Congress fails to act is irresponsible.
- Consumer Protections: The letter emphasizes that such a moratorium "deprives consumers of reasonable protections."
- Bipartisan Support: The letter was signed by Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta along with his Republican counterparts.
Recent State Regulations on AI
California has enacted several bills this year that limit specific uses of AI, which would be blocked under the proposed moratorium. Notable regulations include:
- Deepfake Legislation: California has criminalized the use of AI to generate sexually explicit images without consent, particularly aimed at protecting victims, often women and girls, who have been exploited online.
- Political Advertising: Other states have prohibited unauthorized deepfakes in political advertising.
- Healthcare Notifications: Some states require healthcare providers to inform patients when they have interacted with an AI system instead of a human before performing certain medical procedures, such as surgeries or prescribing medication.
- HMO Regulations: Certain states have barred health maintenance organizations (HMOs) from using AI to determine medical necessity for patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
Upcoming Congressional Hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives’ budget committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Sunday night to consider the proposal, which was added by Republicans after Democrats had agreed not to include any new policy provisions beyond tax cuts in their bill aimed at reducing inflation through lower taxes and spending cuts over time.
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