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A bipartisan nonprofit, the Alliance for Secure AI, is urging states to protect their AI laws from federal preemption. The group, co‑led by former Republican strategist Brendan Steinhauser, highlights growing public awareness of AI risks after high‑profile media coverage and the DeepSeek event. Texas recently passed a comprehensive AI law, prompting both Republican and Democratic lawmakers to unite in defending state‑level safeguards. Senator Ted Cruz and other GOP leaders have voiced support for a moratorium on advanced AI development, while industry groups push back, citing economic concerns. The debate underscores the tension between federal ambitions and state‑driven regulation. Ler mais

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order that would give the federal government authority to challenge state AI regulations. The draft calls for an “AI Litigation Task Force” under the attorney general to sue states whose laws are deemed obstructive, and it directs agencies such as the FCC, FTC, and Department of Commerce to act within a 90‑day framework. The move is linked to broader efforts to attach an AI moratorium to the National Defense Authorization Act and to leverage broadband funding pressures on states like California. Ler mais

House Republicans are weighing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would block state AI regulations, echoing President Donald Trump's call for a single federal standard. The move follows a failed Senate attempt at a five‑year AI moratorium, which 99 of 100 senators rejected. Industry groups such as NetChoice argue that a patchwork of state rules could hinder innovation and U.S. competitiveness. Lawmakers expect language on the issue to be finalized before the holiday season, with a vote slated for December. Ler mais