A Republican tax bill initially poised to implement a moratorium on state regulations for artificial intelligence faced significant opposition from conservative factions. Activists like Mike Davis urged rejection of the measure, citing concerns over Big Tech monopolization. A division emerged within the GOP regarding the moratorium, with some advocating for strict regulations to protect citizens from potential harms associated with emerging technologies. Ultimately, proponents of regulatory guardrails prevailed, highlighting a notable rift within the party regarding technology and regulation. The growing skepticism towards Big Tech among conservatives was a crucial factor in this outcome.
One, conservative activist Mike Davis, appeared on the show of right-wing podcaster Steve Bannon, urging viewers to call their senators to reject this AI amnesty for trillion-dollar Big Tech monopolists.
Conservatives passionate about getting rid of the provision had spent weeks fighting others in the party who favored the legislative moratorium because they saw it as essential for the country to compete against China in the race for AI dominance.
In the end, the advocates for guardrails won, revealing the enormous influence of a segment of the Republican Party that has come to distrust Big Tech.
Adam Thierer noted the animus surrounding Big Tech among many Republicans. That was the differentiating factor.
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