By Amrith Ramkumar
The White House released its long-awaited framework for AI legislation Friday, a proposal that President Trump hopes to shepherd through Congress to benefit the biggest AI companies.
Under the framework, model developers would face limited requirements and certain barriers to innovation would be removed. The administration hopes to also prioritize kids safety, energy needed for data centers and copyright protections, concessions aimed at winning more bipartisan support for a potential bill.
Trump is racing to get legislation passed after many states introduced their own AI rules, creating fears of a patchwork that slows down companies. Silicon Valley has been lobbying the administration to preempt state rules for months.
AI super PACs are also pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into this year's election.
Efforts to get similar policies through Congress failed last year, and the administration could have a difficult time getting Democrats who want stronger AI regulations on board. Many Republicans are also skeptical of AI and are pushing for more robust child safety, copyright or worker protections.
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