US Reps. Obernolte, Trahan unveil framework to preempt state AI development laws | MLex
US Reps. Obernolte, Trahan unveil framework to preempt state AI development laws | MLex
Publish Date: 2026-06-04 10:36:00
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- California Representative Jay Obernolte (Republican) and Massachusetts Representative Lori Trahan (Democrat) introduced legislation to preempt US state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) model development for three years.
- The bill, which is 269 pages long, aims to prevent states from creating any specific laws regulating AI development during this period.
- The proposed framework also covers broader AI regulatory areas, including workforce management, cybersecurity, and research and development.
- The legislation signifies a step towards federal control over AI regulatory practices, potentially impacting future state-level strategies and initiatives.
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