AI Regulation Divide: States vs. Congress in the Fight for Tech Leadership

A battle for control of artificial intelligence (AI) is brewing in America, pitting states against the federal government. As AI technology continues to transform industries and revolutionize how we live, a political struggle over who should regulate it intensifies, threatening to reshape the nation’s technological future. 38 states have already implemented more than 100 AI-related laws, creating an uneven landscape for innovation. The federal government is pushing for unified national standards, while others fear such sweeping legislation could stifle progress and even disadvantage American companies against international competitors.