In a blow to Big Tech, senators strike AI provision from Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Jul 1 2025 by Business Insider

 
Sen. Ted Cruz and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had both backed the provision, which would discourage states from regulating AI.

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Senators voted on Tuesday to strike a controversial AI provision from the "Big Beautiful Bill."The provision would have discouraged states from regulating AI for 10 years.It was supported by many in the tech industry.

Big Tech has one less reason to like President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

Early Tuesday morning, senators voted 99-1 to...

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