Public Knowledge Opposes New Legislative AI Framework Preempting State AI Laws
Public Knowledge Opposes New Legislative AI Framework Preempting State AI Laws
Publish Date: 2026-06-04 15:56:00
Source Domain: publicknowledge.org
- Reps. Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) introduced the “Great American Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026” aimed at creating a federal framework for AI transparency, evaluation, and oversight.
- The bill mandates that major AI developers establish risk management frameworks and undergo independent third-party audits.
- It preempts all state laws related to AI development for three years, which prevents states from passing their own regulations on AI companies.
- Public Knowledge raises concerns over the bill’s broad preemption, arguing that it prevents states from passing light-touch regulations needed to build public trust in AI.
- Nicholas Garcia from Public Knowledge emphasized the need for continued efforts beyond the current bill to address privacy, consumer protection, and user control in AI.
- The bill establishes a foundation for an evaluation ecosystem and offers potential for collaborative improvements with stakeholders.
- Communication inquiries should be directed to Communications Director Shiva Stella.
