News Summary

• In the absence of a meaningful federal AI standard, states have introduced dozens of bills to protect residents against AI-related harms.
• The tech giants and buzzy startups born out of Silicon Valley argue such laws create an unworkable patchwork that threatens innovation.
• House lawmakers are reportedly trying to use the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to block state AI laws.
• At the same time, a leaked draft of a White House executive order also demonstrates strong support for preempting state efforts to regulate AI.