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Lawmakers propose AI framework that would preempt state laws for 3 years

Obernolte introduced a bipartisan draft proposing a federal framework for AI and a three-year preemption of state AI laws.

Lawmakers propose AI framework that would preempt state laws for 3 years
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Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan introduced a discussion draft for a broad federal AI framework that would preempt state AI laws for three years. The proposal drew support from a technology industry group and criticism from a House commission and a nonprofit concerned about state authority and civil rights.

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Representative and co-author of the AI framework discussion draft

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Representative and co-author of the AI framework discussion draft

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