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The artificial intelligence (AI) regulation moratorium introduced in the House budget reconciliation plan poses consequences to American citizens' safety. While state AI regulation may not be perfect, they have played a key role in protecting consumers, as the federal government has failed to act in this regulatory arena.

Greater transparency around AI-generated political advertising would transform researchers' ability to understand its potential effects on democracy and elections.

Legislators in 46 states passed 238 bills, a 163 percent increase from last year, focusing on AI, child online safety, and more

In the absence of federal regulation, states continue to lead the development of technology policy in the United States, passing 238 bills in 46 states in 2024, a 163 percent increase from last year.