The Senate decided to eliminate a proposed provision that would have paused state regulation of artificial intelligence for 10 years, satisfying lawmakers, particularly in California. This provision, advocated by Sen. Ted Cruz, was seen as detrimental to states seeking to regulate AI technology, which is heavily developed in California. The Senate vote to remove the provision was overwhelmingly supported, with only one dissent. Local officials, including San Jose's mayor, are interested in promoting AI development within their cities, leveraging the technology to enhance government services and efficiency.
"Congress finally came to its senses and voted overwhelmingly to remove the AI moratorium provision," California state Sen. Josh Becker, a lawmaker who has pushed for regulation of AI in California, told NOTUS in a statement.
"In the absence of a strong federal standard, states must retain the flexibility to advance AI in ways that do not compromise safety, privacy, or the rights of our residents," he wrote.
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