Senate Republicans Revise AI Regulation Ban in Controversial Tax Bill
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Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans have made changes to their party's sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. In legislative text unveiled Thursday night, Senate Republicans proposed denying states
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Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans have made changes to their party's sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. In legislative text unveiled Thursday night, Senate Republicans proposed denying states federal
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Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans have made changes to their party's sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. In legislative text unveiled Thursday night, Senate Republicans proposed denying states
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Senate proposes alternative to AI moratorium in Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will oppose Trump's 'big beautiful bill' over AI | The Hill Senate Commerce Republicans are proposing alternative to a controversial provision in President Trump's tax and spending bill about states' regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) after concerns arose from
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Senate Republicans have modified their approach to preventing state-level AI regulations in a sweeping tax bill, proposing to deny federal broadband funding to states that regulate AI instead of imposing a blanket 10-year ban.
Senate Republicans Propose New Approach to AI Regulation
Senate Republicans have unveiled a revised version of their sweeping tax bill, introducing a controversial provision aimed at preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI)
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. The new proposal, a modification of the House-passed version, suggests denying federal funding for broadband projects to states that implement AI regulations2
.The Shift from Blanket Ban to Funding Conditions
The original House-passed version of the tax overhaul included a provision that would have imposed a 10-year ban on any current or future AI regulations by states
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. However, the Senate Republicans' revision ties the moratorium to federal funding, potentially allowing it to comply with the Senate's rules for passing the bill with a simple majority vote.Industry Support and Opposition
Leading AI executives, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, have advocated for this approach, arguing that a "patchwork" of state AI regulations would hinder innovation
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. However, the proposed ban has faced opposition from state lawmakers across party lines and digital safety advocates concerned about the rapid advancement of AI technology2
.Political Divide and Procedural Challenges
The revision has sparked debate among Republicans, with some expressing unease about the provision. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., initially voted for the House bill but later opposed the AI regulatory moratorium, stating, "We should be reducing federal power and preserving state power. Not the other way around"
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Broader Context of the Tax Bill
The AI regulation provision is part of a larger tax package that aims to extend the 2017 rate cuts and other breaks from President Donald Trump's first term, along with new tax breaks and cuts to social programs
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. The bill, unofficially titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill," also includes changes to how the federal government auctions commercial spectrum ranges4
.Next Steps and Potential Outcomes
Sen. Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, plans to make his case to the Senate parliamentarian next week on why the revised ban satisfies the rules for using a majority vote
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