AI Regulation Returns Stateside

AI Regulation Returns Stateside

11 July 2025

Efforts to establish a federal moratorium on state-level AI regulation in the US have failed, leading to a resurgence of AI rule-making at the state level. A proposal to prevent states from regulating AI for ten years was soundly defeated in the Senate by a 99-1 vote. This decision allows states to continue developing and enforcing their own AI regulations, addressing concerns such as algorithmic bias, deepfakes, and automated decision-making.

Several states, including California, Colorado, New York, Connecticut, and Texas, are actively advancing or enacting AI-related laws. California is considering legislation to establish an AI 'bill of rights,' while New York's SB 6453 aims to restrict 'frontier' AI models. The rejection of the federal moratorium ensures that states can tailor AI governance to their specific needs and priorities, fostering innovation while safeguarding consumer interests and addressing potential risks.

The initial push for a federal moratorium faced opposition from a bipartisan group of state attorneys general and governors, who argued that it would hinder their ability to protect residents and respond to emerging AI challenges. Supporters of state regulation emphasise the importance of allowing states to address issues like robocalls, deepfakes, and autonomous vehicle safety. This decision empowers states to shape the future of AI in a way that aligns with their unique circumstances and values.

AI generated content may differ from the original.

Published on 10 July 2025
airegulationstatespolicy
  • California AI Safety Push Resurfaces

    California AI Safety Push Resurfaces

    Read more about California AI Safety Push Resurfaces
  • EU AI Act Stays

    EU AI Act Stays

    Read more about EU AI Act Stays
  • Senate Approves AI Regulation Pause

    Senate Approves AI Regulation Pause

    Read more about Senate Approves AI Regulation Pause
  • AI Regulation Freeze Proposed

    AI Regulation Freeze Proposed

    Read more about AI Regulation Freeze Proposed
AI Regulation Returns Stateside