ICYMI, House Republicans are trying to block states from being able to pass any state AI regulations for the next TEN YEARS. And it’s hiding in a massive budget bill with the hopes that we wouldn’t notice. [1]

This means that whatever Big Tech deems profitable – even if it spreads disinformation, exposes kids to harmful content, or exploits our data – could be shielded from any state regulation. So we’re teaming up with our partners at Americans for Responsible Innovation and Public Citizen to sound the alarm. We need to contact our lawmakers NOW and tell them NOT to erase AI safeguards. Sign the petition now.

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Our federal legislators have failed to meet this important moment, so state leaders across the country are picking up the slack by passing legislation that prioritizes humane and ethical AI development. This bill would halt vital state work and leave us unprotected.

Let’s be clear – this bill is a gift to Big Tech. If passed, it could kill state legislation stopping the spread of political deepfakes, end state laws guaranteeing transparency when AI makes a decision about your employment or housing, and possibly freeze all state laws on AI. [2]

This tech is still being developed. In the meantime, it hallucinates, obfuscates, and is influenced by the people who program it. [3] We can’t afford to let Big Tech run with AI unregulated – it threatens the very fabric of our democracy. We have to take action now, before it’s too late. Add your name to tell lawmakers that AI cannot develop without regulations.

In solidarity,

Nicole Gill
Co-founder and Executive Director
Accountable Tech

Sources:

1. Politico: A decade of AI rules on ice?
2. CNN: House Republicans want to stop states from regulating AI. More than 100 organizations are pushing back
3. CNBC: Grok’s ‘white genocide’ auto responses show AI chatbots can be tampered with ‘at will’

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