AI Safety Groups Decry GOP Push to Block State AI Laws

Industry Backlash to GOP AI Regulation Ban

Several tech safety and civil rights organizations have condemned a new Republican proposal in the U.S. House that seeks to impose a decade-long moratorium on state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. The plan is drawing sharp rebukes from advocates who argue that it would leave the public vulnerable to rapidly advancing technologies with little oversight.

Concerns Over Federal Overreach and Consumer Risk

Groups like the Center for Democracy & Technology and the Electronic Privacy Information Center claim the House proposal undermines the role of states in protecting consumers, calling it a “blank check” to the tech industry. They argue that sidelining state efforts will delay critical safeguards and increase risks associated with AI systems.