Politico AI/Tech Summit: Top Republicans Criticize California’s AI Regulations
Summary
On September 16, 2025, Politico held its AI and Tech Summit. During the event, top Republican regulators—including White House AI advisor Sriram Krishnan, Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr—criticized California’s AI regulations, warning they could undermine federal ambitions and the U.S. position in the global tech race with China. Krishnan said the federal government does not want California setting nationwide AI rules, while Chair Cruz suggested a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws remains possible.
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