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Florida GOP Divided Over AI Bill Amid Trump's Pressure

3/17/2026

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Florida lawmakers did not pass the A.I. Bill of Rights by the end of their legislative session.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Republican representatives in the Florida House to oppose the bill.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses concerns about AI's job loss and energy costs.
This GOP rift, driven by Trump's push for minimal AI restrictions, complicates the party's coalition of tech leaders and social conservatives.

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Story summary

Florida lawmakers did not pass the A.I. Bill of Rights by the end of their legislative session.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Republican representatives in the Florida House to oppose the bill.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses concerns about AI's job loss and energy costs.
This GOP rift, driven by Trump's push for minimal AI restrictions, complicates the party's coalition of tech leaders and social conservatives.