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US Senate strikes AI regulation ban from Trump megabill
- Early Tuesday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted 99-1 to remove a clause from a major legislative package that would have blocked states from implementing AI regulations for ten years.
- The provision faced opposition from both Republican and Democratic governors, parents of children harmed online, and lawmakers like Senators Blackburn and Cantwell who introduced an amendment to remove it.
- Supporters argued the moratorium would prevent a patchwork of state regulations that could slow AI development amid a race with China, while opponents warned it would limit states' ability to hold AI accountable.
- Senate leaders worked through the night during a vote-a-rama, culminating in Blackburn abandoning a compromise with Cruz, leading to a formal roll call vote forcing senators to take a clear stand on the state-level AI ban.
- With the provision removed, AI regulation in the U.S. will likely remain fragmented across states, while the reconciliation bill proceeds to the House and then the president for signature before the July 4 recess.
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