Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has sent a letter opposing Florida’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights ahead of the state starting its legislative session Tuesday. SB 482 includes chatbot provisions that raise privacy and free speech concerns. Other elements in the bill, including vague definitions of AI, would impose a broad, fragmented regulatory regime that risks chilling innovation and putting Florida significantly out of step with recommended federal efforts to compete internationally on AI development, products, and services.
The following can be attributed to CCIA State Policy Manager Tom Mann:
“Artificial intelligence systems are developed, trained, and deployed on a national and global scale. Fragmented state laws make it challenging for a company to deploy more features and services in a particular state, and risk undermining online free expression.
“Rather than aligning with risk-based AI approaches, SB 482 would create a standalone state framework that increases compliance burdens without delivering clear safety benefits.”
