House Passes AI Moratorium Amid Backlash, Senate Hurdles Loom

The U.S. House approved a contentious 10-year AI regulation freeze, drawing criticism for hindering state consumer protections, but the measure faces an uphill battle in the Senate due to procedural hurdles.

• The U.S. House of Representatives passed a federal budget bill that includes a 10-year moratorium on states regulating artificial intelligence
• The proposal faced pushback from experts arguing it prevents states from enforcing existing AI laws and undermines efforts to protect residents
• The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate where it is expected to face challenges due to the Byrd Rule prohibiting extraneous matters in reconciliation bills