White House AI Policy Urges Congress to Adopt Unified Regulations Amid State-Level Confusion
The White House has proposed a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, urging Congress to adopt a unified federal rule to regulate AI chatbots. This comes in response to a growing patchwork of state-level regulations that are seen as potentially stifling innovation and creating confusion. States like Washington and Oregon have introduced bills targeting chatbots that simulate emotional dependence, but these efforts have resulted in inconsistent definitions and regulations. Other states, including Minnesota, Maine, and Nebraska, have proposed age restrictions on chatbot use, which could violate the First Amendment and create security vulnerabilities. The White House framework aims to provide clarity and prevent the negative impacts of fragmented state regulations. 
