United States of America: Federal Communications Commission opened consultation in inquiry on provisions concerning preemption of state artificial intelligence laws

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Federal Communications Commission opened consultation in inquiry on provisions concerning preemption of state artificial intelligence laws

On 17 November 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened a consultation on an inquiry into the preemption of state artificial intelligence laws until 17 December 2025. The inquiry explores whether any state and local permitting rules,…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2025-11-17
in consultation

On 17 November 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened a consultation on an inquir…

2025-12-17
processing consultation

On 17 December 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed a consultation in its inqui…