- Big tech vendors seek relief from varying state laws on AI and data privacy, with Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposing a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws.
- The U.S. House passed a tax and domestic policy bill by a narrow margin, which includes a provision to halt state enforcement of AI regulations.
- Despite concerns over a chaotic patchwork of laws, progress on federal data privacy legislation remains slow, with previous attempts failing to pass.
- Texas has secured substantial settlements against Google and Meta for violating user data privacy, signaling a strict state approach to tech regulation.
- Industry experts warn that a lack of cohesive federal regulations may hinder accountability for AI vendors, emphasizing the need for appropriate legal frameworks.