Dealer's Choice

To govern is to choose.

European Union AI regulation is both model and warning for U.S. lawmakers, experts say

I stopped being a child right around the time that I realized people believe what they want to believe.

There will never be a consensus on AI regulation.

‘The European Union’s landmark AI Act, which went into effect last year, stands as inspiration for some U.S. legislators looking to enact widespread consumer protections. Others use it as a cautionary tale warning against overregulation leading to a less competitive digital economy.’

What To Expect Now That Trump Has Scrapped Biden's Crippling AI Regulations

The USA wants to dominate AI globally.

The USA wants to use it as a weapon by controlling who can access American tech tools.

Pick a lane, buddy.

‘Neil Chilson, head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, tells Reason that the diffusion framework "established a world-wide regime that would have restricted American companies from trading with friends and allies overseas." Chilson says the rule's rescission helps American companies keep the global lead in AI technology. Keegan McBride, a senior policy adviser in emerging technology and geopolitics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, agrees. McBride tells Reason that rescinding the Biden rule "opens up new opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and global engagement."’

Anthropic CEO says proposed 10-year ban on state AI regulation 'too blunt' in NYT op-ed

Leading industry players want regulatory certainty. The risk here is that the states litigate and win.

‘Amodei instead called for the White House and Congress to work together on a transparency standard for AI companies at a federal level, so that emerging risks are made clear to the people.’

Markey Blasts Republican Efforts to Ban State AI Regulation for the Next Decade

Ed Markey assumes that whatever regulation we pass will be perfect.

A key argument against AI regulation is that the regulation we pass is highly likely to be flawed, or out-of-date by the time it is implemented. AI is too strategically important to take that risk. AI is changing too quickly for regulators to anticipate

‘“Make no mistake: we can have an AI revolution while also protecting the civil rights and liberties of everyday Americans. We can support innovation without supercharging the tracking and targeting of young people online. And we can promote competition, while safeguarding our environment. But with their blanket 10-year ban on state AI regulation, Republicans are choosing a sledgehammer over the scalpel. They are choosing Big Tech over kids, families, seniors, and disadvantaged communities across this country. We cannot allow that to happen,” said Senator Markey. “I am committed to fighting this 10-year ban with every tool at my disposal. And that starts by making it clear that this 10-year ban on state AI regulation is a policy change that has no impact on the federal budget. That means it cannot be included in a reconciliation bill. If Senate Republicans keep the House language in their reconciliation bill, I will raise a point of order against it. When my Republican colleagues are ready to have a serious conversation about AI regulation, my door is open. But this backdoor AI moratorium is not serious. It’s not responsible. And it’s not acceptable.”’