Ashley Gold

3 days ago | axios.com | Ashley Gold |Maria Curi

The proposal to ban states from passing their own AI legislation by tying it to federal broadband funding is exposing fault lines and alliances across the aisle. Why it matters: State regulation of AI is emerging as yet another issue that the GOP isn't united on, making the provision's future in the reconciliation bill uncertain. Driving the news: We scooped on Monday that the Senate parliamentarian approved new language from Sen.

4 days ago | axios.com | Maria Curi |Ashley Gold

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosA 10-year freeze on state AI regulations has been updated in the Senate reconciliation bill as it inches closer to the finish line. Why it matters: Changes to the AI provision were crucial to satisfy the Senate's Byrd Rule and get the parliamentarian on board. What's inside: The AI provision approved by the parliamentarian is now called a "temporary pause" rather than a "moratorium," according to bill text seen by Maria.

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Gold

A provision that would restrict states from passing their own AI regulations faces bipartisan opposition and parliamentary problems as Congress continues fighting over the reconciliation bill. Why it matters: The bipartisan pushback indicates that hamstringing states on AI may not work, despite a consensus that federal rules would be better. State of play: Sen.

1 week ago | axios.com | Ashley Gold

The idea that AI regulation in the U.S. will lead to losing a "race" against China is a "fraud" perpetuated by companies that just want to make a profit, Sen. Chris Murphy argued in an op-ed published Monday. Why it matters: Murphy, an influential Democrat with potential 2028 presidential ambitions, is staking out a position less popular in Washington these days — AI needs regulation in order for the U.S. to beat China.

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Ashley Gold

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosThe Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday released its budget reconciliation text with a number of tech and telecom provisions, including a tweak to the House's AI moratorium language. Why it matters: The Senate Commerce text diverges from the House reconciliation bill, which includes a 10-year moratorium on states passing AI legislation without conditions.