Washington is nearing a decision on artificial‑intelligence regulation, sparking a showdown between federal authorities and states that have already passed a wave of AI bills. Lawmakers in Congress are exploring ways to use the National Defense Authorization Act and a leaked White House executive order draft to preempt state laws, while industry groups and pro‑AI political action committees argue that a patchwork of state rules threatens innovation. Representative Ted Lieu and a bipartisan AI task force are drafting a sweeping federal package, but the effort faces opposition from both lawmakers and state attorneys general. Leer más →

President Trump has revived Senator Ted Cruz's proposal to preempt state AI laws, calling for a uniform federal standard. The plan would require the FTC chair to issue a policy statement on when state regulations that alter AI outputs are preempted. Critics, including Senators Marsha Blackburn, Maria Cantwell, and Jack Reed, argue the move would block state consumer protections and limit legislative action. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise supports adding the ban to the National Defense Authorization Act, while Democrats aim to keep it out. Trump’s Truth Social post frames the effort as a defense against DEI‑driven state rules and foreign competition. Leer más →