Bailey: Trump’s AI Executive Order is a Bad Deal for New Jersey

President Trump issued an executive order banning state-level regulation of AI, which Assemblyman Dave Bailey strongly opposes.
Bailey argues this federal action is an overreach that diminishes New Jersey’s ability to regulate rapidly evolving AI technology.
He points out that New Jersey has enacted and passed laws to regulate AI, such as bills mitigating the effect of data centers on the grid and new electricity rates.
Bailey criticizes the federal government’s lack of action in preventing rising utility bills and its policies that facilitate AI data centers’ growth without considering local community impacts.
He underscores the need for state-led regulations beyond financial costs, such as preventing AI-generated harmful content and safeguarding mental health.
The threat of losing BEAD funding presents a punitive measure against states that seek to implement local protective measures against AI hazards.
Bailey emphasizes that while AI has potential benefits, current regulatory frameworks are insufficient to handle its worst consequences.
He concludes by stressing the importance of state legislatures in developing tailored policies to address AI’s evolving landscape.

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