Bonta opposes language stripping states of control over AI

(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is opposing a congressional proposal to limit states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence. Bonta sent a letter Saturday to congressional leaders, expressing his objection to language being proposed for the National Defense Authorization Act. That’s the annual bill that covers military spending. “As the birthplace of AI and the fourth largest economy in the world, California’s technology policy and regulation is unmatched. Our state is better suited to help create a safe environment for cutting age innovation than anyone else,” Bonta said in a news release. “I strongly oppose any federal AI law that strips states of their fundamental powers and denies all Americans the benefits of state-led progress in this rapidly evolving space.” What's being debated is NDAA language that would preempt state-level regulations. States such as California oppose it. Bonta addressed his letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority