Iskandar Haykel on States should retain the right to set s…

Iskandar Haykel

Policy analyst and writer on frontier AI governance at Americans for Responsible Innovation.

Outside of areas with a clear national security nexus, namely cybersecurity, CBRNE, and loss of control, states should retain the ability to legislate without federal interference. Unless and until Congress enacts and implements a truly strong federal framework, states should retain full authority to legislate.

AI Verified (Jul 27, 2026)

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Iskandar Haykel, “The Path for Federal Frontier AI Governance,” Americans for Responsible Innovation, July 27, 2026.

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States should retain the right to set stricter AI safety standards than the federal government

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Mandate third-party audits for major AI systems

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