Trump administration wants to claw back state AI laws
Should companies continue to act according to state AI laws? One executive thinks so.

Caroline Nihill is a reporter for IT Brew. Her work primarily focuses on cybersecurity, IT operations, and tech interactions between the private and public sectors. Based in the D.C. area, Caroline has also worked for Scoop News Group outlets including FedScoop, CyberScoop, StateScoop, and others.
Should companies continue to act according to state AI laws? One executive thinks so.
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