WASHINGTON – The Computer and Communications Industry Association sent a letter opposing Florida’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights before the state begins its legislative session on Tuesday. SB 482 includes chatbot provisions that raise privacy and free speech concerns. Other elements of the bill, including a vague definition of AI, would impose a broad and fragmented regulatory regime that risks chilling innovation and significantly derailing Florida from recommended federal efforts to compete globally in AI development, products, and services.
The following can be attributed to Tom Mann, CCIA State Policy Manager.
“Artificial intelligence systems are being developed, trained, and deployed nationally and globally. Fragmented state laws make it difficult for companies to introduce more features and services in specific states, risking the erosion of free expression online.
“Rather than aligning with a risk-based AI approach, SB 482 would create a standalone national framework that increases compliance burdens without providing clear safety benefits.”
About CCIA:
CCIA is an international nonprofit trade association representing a wide range of communications and technology companies. For more than 50 years, CCIA has promoted open markets, open systems, and open networks. CCIA members employ more than 1.6 million workers, invest more than $100 billion in research and development, and contribute trillions of dollars in productivity to the global economy.
