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Congress Faces Backlash Over AI Regulation Moratorium Proposal

11/29/2025

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A proposal would impose a decade-long moratorium on state artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a military funding bill to prevent a patchwork of laws.
Nearly 300 bipartisan state legislators, led by Rep. Brandon Guffey, warn the moratorium could hinder states' AI-safety efforts, especially for children.
Thirty-six attorneys general oppose the ban and urge collaboration on AI regulation.
Congress weighs the National Defense Authorization Act, which could affect state AI laws.

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A proposal would impose a decade-long moratorium on state artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a military funding bill to prevent a patchwork of laws.
Nearly 300 bipartisan state legislators, led by Rep. Brandon Guffey, warn the moratorium could hinder states' AI-safety efforts, especially for children.
Thirty-six attorneys general oppose the ban and urge collaboration on AI regulation.
Congress weighs the National Defense Authorization Act, which could affect state AI laws.