The Hill Republican who could get a deal on AI — if his leadership lets him

Tech companies desperately want Congress to pass a federal law this year blocking state rules on artificial intelligence, and many think their best shot lies with California Republican Rep. Jay Obernolte, a former computer engineer now serving his third term in the House.

There’s just one problem: House GOP leaders don’t appear to be listening to him.

AI industry lobbyists have been pushing Capitol Hill for months to pass a bill that would preempt the ability of states to enact AI laws, arguing it would stop a patchwork of conflicting state rules from impeding innovation.

Many see Obernolte, who co-chaired a bipartisan AI task force last…

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