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Trump's AI Bill Sparks Controversy Over State Protections

7/1/2025

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President Trump is pushing Congress to approve his ambitious “One Big Beautiful Bill” by July 4, which proposes a 10-year freeze on state AI regulations. Critics, particularly from Massachusetts, warn this could jeopardize essential protections against AI risks. As other states forge ahead with AI legislation, Massachusetts faces pressure to protect its citizens and take the lead in AI governance.

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President Trump is pushing Congress to approve his ambitious “One Big Beautiful Bill” by July 4, which proposes a 10-year freeze on state AI regulations. Critics, particularly from Massachusetts, warn this could jeopardize essential protections against AI risks. As other states forge ahead with AI legislation, Massachusetts faces pressure to protect its citizens and take the lead in AI governance.