Proposed Federal AI Bill Seeks to Pre-empt State Laws for Three Years
A new federal bill, the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act, has been introduced by Reps. Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, aiming to establish a federal framework for AI regulation. The bill proposes a three-year preemption of state laws specifically regulating AI model development, sparking significant debate. While the bill focuses on model safety and workforce impacts, it has faced criticism for potentially limiting state-level innovation and accountability. The bill also includes provisions for whistleblower protections, penalties for AI-related financial crimes, and a study on AI's impact on First Amendment rights. It seeks to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act and establish a testbed program for AI research. 
