Tech Lobbyists Continue Push for Federal AI Law Amid State Action
On August 21, reports indicated the tech industry is pressing for federal legislation to preempt a growing patchwork of state-level AI rules.
Federal vs. State Conflict
The regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in the United States remained unsettled on August 21, 2025, marked by a clash between federal inaction and state-level legislative efforts. Tech industry lobbyists are continuing to press the White House and Congress to pass a federal law that would preempt states from creating their own AI rules, according to a Bloomberg report. This follows a failed attempt in June to attach a 10-year ban on state AI regulation to tax legislation.
Industry advocates argue that a patchwork of different state laws would be difficult for companies to navigate …
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