State Lawmakers Steal the Spotlight: Tech Policy Wins and Fails Across America
As Congress dithers, state lawmakers are stepping up to shape tech and innovation policy. With efforts like California’s Delete Act and the defeat of A.B. 1814, statehouses are becoming battlegrounds for internet rights. EFF continues to champion digital rights across the U.S., proving the states are where the action is!
Hot Take:
State lawmakers are proving themselves the rebellious younger siblings of Congress, tackling tech and innovation issues with a gusto that makes D.C. look like it’s still trying to figure out dial-up. If you thought the Wild West was wild, wait until you see what happens when state politicians get their hands on data privacy and AI! Yeehaw!
Key Points:
- State lawmakers are stepping up as Congress drags its feet on tech policy, especially around data privacy and AI.
- EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) is busy defending consumer rights against potentially harmful bills in state legislatures.
- California is a battleground for privacy laws, with victories like defeating S.B. 1076 and A.B. 1814.
- Efforts to regulate deepfakes and youth online safety are causing First Amendment headaches.
- Some states, like Maryland and Vermont, are improving privacy standards, though hurdles remain.
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