AI Regulation & Technology Policy
Artificial intelligence regulation is an emerging issue in both state capitols and Congress heading into 2026. Governing Magazine notes states are responding to federal frameworks on AI regulation, and Pew Research shows 51% of voters trust neither party on AI policy — the highest 'neither' response of any tracked issue. Arkansas legislators have begun discussing AI's use in government services and schools.
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Should Arkansas enact its own regulations on the use of artificial intelligence?
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Sources
Governing Magazine — https://www.governing.com/politics/the-biggest-issues-to-watch-in-2026
States will be scrambling to manage new priorities and demands from Washington, tighten their belts in a tough budget cycle and respond to federal frameworks on AI regulation.
Pew Research Center — https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/07/23/as-the-2026-midterms-approach-economy-is-front-and-center
Policies related to AI: 22% say the Democratic Party, 23% say the Republican Party, 51% say neither — R+1 advantage.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Pass comprehensive state AI regulations protecting privacy, algorithmic fairness, and civil rights for all Arkansans.
- Require transparency and bias audits for AI used in government, healthcare, and education in Arkansas.
- Wait for federal AI standards before enacting state rules, while studying impacts on Arkansas industries.
- Limit AI regulation to preventing fraud, leaving innovation largely to the private sector.
- Oppose all state-level AI mandates as burdensome to businesses and defer entirely to market forces.