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US States Advance AI Rules, Defying Tech Lobby Warnings

State lawmakers are increasingly disregarding warnings from the tech industry regarding the creation of AI regulations. Despite concerns about a fragmented legal landscape, legislators are moving forward with bills focused on AI safety, auditing standards, child chatbot protections, and the environmental impact of data centers. AI

IMPACT Potential for a fragmented regulatory landscape impacting AI development and deployment across the US.

RANK_REASON State-level legislative action on AI policy that defies industry lobbying. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US States Advance AI Rules, Defying Tech Lobby Warnings

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