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Youngkin Vetoes AI Regulation Amid OpenAI's Federal Push

3/31/2025

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill aimed at regulating high-risk AI systems, prioritizing economic growth over oversight. In response, OpenAI is advocating for a unified federal approach to prevent a patchwork of state laws that could stifle innovation and threaten national security, as over 781 AI bills linger in state legislatures, creating compliance chaos for businesses.

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill aimed at regulating high-risk AI systems, prioritizing economic growth over oversight. In response, OpenAI is advocating for a unified federal approach to prevent a patchwork of state laws that could stifle innovation and threaten national security, as over 781 AI bills linger in state legislatures, creating compliance chaos for businesses.