[paulryanrogers]

> What if we take the viewpoint that they are trying to get there?

Because if they were trying to harmonize AI regulations then they would do it federally instead of just banning states from doing anything. (Federal regulations generally trump state regulations, at least wherever the state regulation is weaker or absent.)

[firesteelrain]

I think my point is they are trying to stop the patchwork then step 2 is put the right federal agency in charge to set the standards rather than states.

[paulryanrogers]

I didn't think this administration deserves the benefit of the doubt. They're most often doing the most transparently corrupt thing that they think they'll get away with, and let the lawyers sort out the details

[firesteelrain]

I'm going to try to reach out to that Congressman's office to understand the vision for adding that rider to the budget bill for AI. Will report back if they respond