According to the Financial Times, several large American technology companies are actively promoting a federal ban aimed at prohibiting individual states from independently formulating regulations for artificial intelligence (AI). This legislative initiative has been supported by companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta. The goal is to avoid states operating in isolation on AI regulation, which could impact the overall development of the industry.
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Insiders revealed that this ban proposal has been incorporated into the House version of the "Large and Beautiful" budget bill. The Senate also plans to introduce its own version soon and hopes to complete related legislative work before July 4th. Former U.S. Representative and current CEO of INCOMPAS, Chip Pickering, is a key promoter of this proposal, stating that maintaining America's leadership in the technology sector is crucial for ensuring national competitiveness.
The organization INCOMPAS established the "Artificial Intelligence Competition Center" (AICC) in 2024, focusing on lobbying Congress and regulatory agencies to adapt to the rapidly developing AI industry. As discussions around AI regulation intensify, particularly after the EU introduced new rules, Amazon and Meta have also joined this organization, attempting to enhance competitiveness through unified regulation.
However, this proposal has sparked widespread controversy. Opponents believe that the true purpose of tech giants pushing for the ban is to consolidate their monopolistic position in AGI (General Artificial Intelligence) competition. Asad Ramzanali, director of AI and technology policy at Vanderbilt University's Policy Acceleration Center, stated that responsible innovation should not fear legal constraints. At the same time, MIT professor Max Tegmark criticized that this behavior is an expansion by tech giants to further concentrate wealth and power.
On the other hand, supporters argue that unified regulation at the federal level will help avoid state-level differences, maintain industry innovation, and keep the country in a favorable position in global AI competition. AI safety advocates like Dario Amodei, co-founder of Anthropic, warned that relying entirely on self-regulation by companies may bring serious social risks.
Key points:
📌 Major American tech giants are promoting a federal ban to prohibit states from independently formulating AI regulatory laws.
📌 The proposal has sparked controversy, with opponents arguing it is a means for tech companies to consolidate monopolies.
📌 Supporters believe unified regulation will help maintain industry innovation and enhance global competitiveness.