OpenAI seeks federal protection from state AI regulations

OpenAI has requested the Trump administration to protect AI companies from state regulations if they share their models with the federal government. This comes as many states propose new AI-related laws that could hinder technological progress. In a policy document, OpenAI suggested that the US AI Safety Institute could facilitate communication between the government and AI firms. They proposed that companies collaborating with the institute could receive liability protections from state regulations. OpenAI also called for government support for AI infrastructure and copyright reform. They emphasized the importance of fair use for maintaining US leadership in AI, especially amid competition from China.