Congressional AI bill renews concerns about federal preemption

A congressional bill (FRONTIER Act) would federalize AI regulation to address catastrophic risks, potentially overriding California's existing state-level AI laws. The tension between federal preemption and state guardrails has become a flashpoint for AI policy, with lawmakers seeking federal clarity but fearing loss of California's regulatory leadership.

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