US Senate crushes attempt to ban state AI regulations

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US Senate crushes attempt to ban state AI regulations In a stunning 99–1 rebuke, the US Senate on Tuesday torched President Donald J. Trump's push for a 10-year ban on state AI regulations, yanking the controversial provision from his so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." The lopsided vote delivered a sharp slap to Silicon Valley's dream of dodging local oversight over the fast-evolving technology. Read more 4 mins

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