The setback of a controversial provision in the Republican budget aimed at restricting state-level control of artificial intelligence has increased demands for federal oversight, as advocates stated to Axios on Wednesday. This scenario shows Congress’s reluctance to implement national guidelines regarding privacy, safety, and intellectual property rights related to AI, prompting states to adopt their own laws. Several ultra-conservative senators made last-minute attempts to maintain a decade-long freeze on state regulation favored by industry backers within the budget plan.
A majority of Americans favor a national AI standard, believing that a hodgepodge of state laws could hinder the U.S. from competing effectively against China, as shown in a June Morning Consult and TechnologyNet survey. Congress has been slow to respond, due to a lack of knowledge and the fear of displeasing powerful AI supporting corporations and campaign contributors.
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