The Senate passed an amendment to remove the controversial moratorium on state enforcement of AI regulation from a pending reconciliation bill. The legislation faced significant opposition from lawmakers and advocates. In a decisive 99-1 vote, the amendment led by Senator Marsha Blackburn aimed to ensure states retain the authority to regulate AI without losing federal funds. This situation was particularly pressing because enforcement of laws against AI-related issues like deepfake content could be jeopardized. Lawmakers emphasized the need to protect communities and children from Big Tech's influence.
The controversial moratorium on state artificial intelligence regulation enforcement was struck from legislation, following extensive lawmaker and tech advocacy pushback.
In a 99-1 vote, the Senate passed a bipartisan amendment to completely cut the provision spearheaded by Senator Marsha Blackburn.
States would have risked losing federal funding for new AI infrastructure had they enforced legislation regulating AI under the moratorium provision.
Senator Marsha Blackburn stated her commitment to protect citizens from the abuses of AI while engaging with legislators and the creative community.
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