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AI regulation frameworks

States are responding to emerging federal frameworks on AI regulation while managing new demands from Washington; AI policy is among the disparate areas seeing rapid change that local and state actors must address in 2026.

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Sources

Governing — 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 | 23 | 51 | R+1
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Enact strong federal/state rules prioritizing safety, bias, and worker protections
  2. Create clear guardrails and oversight while supporting responsible innovation
  3. Develop light-touch shared standards and monitor impacts before heavy rules
  4. Favor industry-led standards with limited government intervention
  5. Minimize regulation to accelerate AI development and economic gains