Artificial intelligence regulations: Rep. Lori Trahan pens new bill – NBC Boston
Artificial intelligence regulations: Rep. Lori Trahan pens new bill – NBC Boston
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Publish Date: 2026-06-05 15:58:00
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Republican Jay Obernolte are co-authoring new legislation to create federal guardrails for artificial intelligence (AI).
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The proposed bill includes transparency and reporting requirements, independent audits, and an independent verification organization.
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Much of the proposed bill is supported as good government measures, but there is concern about a provision that would prohibit states from restricting AI development beyond federal guidelines for three years.
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Critics, including Democrats on the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, argue that the current discussion draft does not adequately address the urgency of AI regulation.
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Representative Trahan emphasizes the need to balance AI innovation with necessary safeguards.
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The legislation mirrors successful AI laws previously enacted in California, New York, and Illinois.