Star-Telegram Op-Ed: To beat China on AI, we must block mishmash of state rules on development | Opinion
July 3, 2025Like other conservatives, I believe deeply in the principle of states’ rights. Local governments know their communities best and are often more accountable than far-off bureaucrats in Washington. However, while I trust my home state of Texas more than DC, even strong principles have exceptions. Some issues are too big, too fast-moving, and too vital for a piecemeal approach, and artificial intelligence is one of them.
AI is unlike any other technology we have seen before. It has the potential to be the backbone of our national security, economic leadership and technological competitiveness. It cuts across sectors like healthcare, defense and infrastructure. It also doesn’t respect state lines, which is exactly why we cannot afford 50 different state laws pulling AI development in 50 different directions.
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