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At a time when the federal government is failing to advance meaningful AI policy guardrails, states must retain their authority to create and enforce their own regulations protecting workers and guarding against the risks and harms of AI. Federal policy can create minimum standards, as a floor, with states exercising their authority to develop stronger protections where needed.

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AFL-CIO Tech Institute, “Issue Brief: Banning State AI Regulations Harms Workers,” updated June 5, 2026.

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

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AI Verified The quote expressly says states must retain authority for AI regulations and may develop stronger protections than federal minimum standards. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 54min ago

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AI Verified The quote explicitly supports states retaining authority to enact stronger AI protections than federal minimums. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 53min ago

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AI Verified AFL-CIO Tech Institute’s updated June 5, 2026 issue brief contains this exact passage. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 54min ago

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