Congress heats up the battle over state-level AI regulations

Washington is set to concentrate heavily this month on the Senate's decision regarding the extension of expiring enhanced health insurance tax credits. However, attention should not drift from the essential defense authorization bill. Within this legislation, the White House and its supporters are advocating for provisions that would prevent states from implementing their own artificial intelligence regulations a debate that continued through the Thanksgiving recess, according to an informed source.

Republican leaders in the House aim to include the AI restriction in the National Defense Authorization Act following a request from former President Trump. Yet, the proposal faces opposition from certain Republicans and a majority of Democrats. Congressional leaders are determined to ensure that this AI dispute does not derail the defense bill. Should the provision be removed, Trump might resort to executive measures to limit state-level AI regulations.

Another point of contention is the White Houses effort to secure counter-drone authority within the defense legislation.

Author: Sophia Brooks