'Right-to-Compute' Laws May Be Coming to Your State This Year
3 days ago
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- Montana became the first state to pass a 'right-to-compute' law, protecting AI and computational systems from certain regulations.
- Similar bills are advancing in other states, backed by model legislation from ALEC.
- Critics warn the broad definition of 'compute' could undermine AI oversight, audits, and safety regulations.
- Right-to-compute is framed as a property and free speech right, akin to the First and Second Amendments.
- Exceptions exist for harmful activities like cyberattacks or deepfakes.
- The movement originated from cryptocurrency advocacy, expanding to cover all computational systems.
- Potential risks include regulatory paralysis, where AI safety and bias audits could face legal challenges.
- ALEC's model legislation may drive more states to adopt right-to-compute laws.
- Federal adoption remains uncertain, with mixed opinions on its feasibility.