By Amy Miller ( March 25, 2025, 18:21 GMT | Insight) -- A closely watched Virginia bill aimed at regulating high-risk artificial intelligence systems, and imposing civil penalties for noncompliance, has been vetoed by Republican Governor Glen Youngkin, who said it would hurt small businesses. Business groups are now arguing that Youngkin’s veto shows there’s growing resistance to state AI legislation, while consumer advocates say the bill didn't go far enough to protect residents. A closely watched Virginia bill aimed at regulating high-risk artificial intelligence systems, and imposing civil penalties for noncompliance, has been vetoed by Republican Gov. Glen Youngkin, who said it would hurt small startups....
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