Introduction
Common Sense Media, alongside Encode Justice, Fairplay, and the Young People's Alliance, has spearheaded a coalition of 77 advocacy organizations to oppose a proposed House Republican budget bill. This bill seeks to impose a 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state-level artificial intelligence (AI) legislation. The coalition argues that this provision would eliminate existing and future state laws designed to protect children and families from the potential harms of AI technologies. Key features of their stance include:
- Advocacy for Accountability: The coalition emphasizes the need for regulations that hold AI companies accountable, ensuring they do not exploit users, particularly children.
- Protection of State Rights: They argue that states should retain the authority to enact laws that address specific issues related to AI, such as hyper-sexualized AI companions and social media algorithms.
- Urgency for Legislative Action: The coalition warns that delaying action on AI regulation could lead to significant risks for families as technology evolves rapidly.
This initiative highlights the importance of proactive measures in technology governance, aiming to safeguard the well-being of future generations.