Senate Keeps Ban on State AI Rules in Trump Tax Bill

A Republican effort to block US states from enforcing new artificial intelligence regulations will remain in President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package for now, marking a win for tech companies pushing to stall and override dozens of AI safety laws across the country.

In a surprise decision, Democrats said the Senate parliamentarian ruled the provision aligns with the special budgetary process Republicans are using to consider the tax package.That process allows the GOP to avoid making concessions to Democrats, who otherwise could filibuster legislation.

The Senate version of the AI moratorium would deny states federal funding ...