AI rules freeze: The AFL-CIO is leading more than 25 unions in opposing a provision in the Republican reconciliation bill that would withhold broadband funds from states unless they agree not to regulate artificial intelligence.
Labor’s now weighing in alongside Democrats, consumer groups and state officials, who are all pushing back against the idea. Businesses big and small want the freeze to deal with contradictory rules. Republicans are split on the issue.
The letter — also signed by unions for teachers, nurses, actors and steelworkers — said AI “has the potential to cause great harm to workers and the broader public if left unregulated.” They cited concerns about AI threatening jobs, fair hiring and safety.
Endorsement news: 314 Action, the Democratic group dedicated to electing STEM professionals, is endorsing Annie Andrews in South Carolina’s Senate race, Christina Bohannan in Iowa’s 1st District and Amy Acton in the Ohio governor’s race.
Separately, Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is endorsing Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas’ New Hampshire Senate bid: “We need fighters like Chris in the Senate focused on getting things done.” This follows endorsements from Gallego for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.), who are running for Senate in their respective states.
