California AG rejects AI preemption in NDAA
( November 22, 2025, 23:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: California Attorney General Rob Bonta wrote to US congressional leaders opposing a proposed effort to introduce language in the National Defense Authorization Act that would undermine state authority to regulate artificial intelligence and their ability to enact common-sense guardrails on AI. Bonta said any preemption of the states’ authority in this rapidly evolving area would seriously undermine the federalist system that has always allowed states to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging technologies in order to protect their residents’ health, safety and general welfare.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...
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