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Ted Cruz: “There is no way for AI to develop reasonably and for us to…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Sen. Cruz Speaks at Axios AI+ DC Summit

Published | Video Starts at 05:55

So the consequences of who wins, I think are the single most important economic decision facing the United States. Now, your specific question on a State moratorium. The answer is real simple. We have a national marketplace. There is no way for AI to develop reasonably and for us to win the race to beat China if we end up with 50 contradictory standards in 50 states. And not just 50 states, because cities and municipalities will do this. And so the consequences. Do you really want Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass and Comrade Mondami in New York City setting the rules for AI and governing AI across this country? (05:55–06:08)

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Asserts that having 50 different state standards for AI would hinder U.S. competitiveness against China.

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