NC takes lead in push to regulate AI, despite Trump order :: WRAL.com

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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown are leading a new national effort among state attorneys general to brainstorm and enforce rules to address illicit uses of artificial intelligence.
Jackson warns that AI, if unregulated, could lead to bigger and more sophisticated scams, emphasizing the dangers of voice cloning, deep fakes, and AI robocalls.
Brown highlights concerns over AI being misused to create fake pornographic images, particularly involving children, stressing the need for “guardrails” on AI technology.
The initiative counters efforts by President Trump, who signed an executive order threatening to remove federal funding from states regulating AI, as he argued it would hinder economic development. However, Trump’s stance opposes congressional decision to allow states to set their own rules.
Jackson and Brown argue states are more capable and nimble than Congress at tackling cutting-edge issues and protecting citizens from AI misuse.
The collaboration aims to include AI industry insiders in discussions to develop effective rules, especially in combating deepfake child pornography.

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