Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene received considerable criticism from Democrats and Independents after admitting she had not read Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill before voting for it and approving a dangerous AI provision. She stated on X that she was unaware of a key clause in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill act (OBBB) that would restrict state regulation of artificial intelligence systems for ten years. Greene said that had she known about the important AI information found on pages 278-279, her vote would have been against the bill. Democrats, who opposed the measure entirely, expressed disbelief at Greene’s acknowledgment, with Representative Eric Swalwell underscoring the need to thoroughly read bills before voting. Representative Ted Lieu noted he was aware of the AI clause, which shaped his stance against the legislation.
The contentious AI provision was added just two nights prior to the bill’s markup. It prevents state governments from enacting laws regulating artificial intelligence for a decade, apart from supporting the deployment of these technologies! This provision has broad implications for facial recognition technology, generative AI, and automated decision-making tools concerning employment, housing, and public assistance. Elon Musk, the owner of xAI and Grok, the X Chatbot, has also condemned the legislation as a “disgusting abomination,” voicing concerns about its possible impact on the budget deficit. Democrats have highlighted the bill’s adverse effects on healthcare and social initiatives, which could negatively affect millions. Subsequently, Greene has urged the elimination of the AI clause in the Senate due to her worries about the unpredictable capabilities of artificial intelligence over the next decade.
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