RegulatingAI Urges Unified, Ethical Approach to Artificial Intelligence Regulation Amid State-Federal Tensions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2025, Washington, D.C. — As artificial intelligence technologies become increasingly central to government operations, economic development, and civil society, RegulatingAI is calling for a cooperative and ethics-first regulatory approach that bridges the widening gap between federal proposals and state-led initiatives.

With several states moving to assert their own regulatory authority over AI, diverging from emerging federal frameworks, RegulatingAI warns that a fragmented system may lead to confusion, compliance gaps, and uneven protection for citizens.

Sanjay Puri, Board Member at Knowledge Networks and a strategic advisor to RegulatingAI, emphasized the need for alignment: “AI should not be a patchwork project. States have a vital role to play, but we must anchor our regulatory models in shared values of fairness, transparency, and accountability. A decentralized yet coordinated approach can help protect innovation while upholding public trust. Ethical governance should never be left to chance.”

RegulatingAI supports efforts to empower both federal and state actors with the tools and frameworks needed to evaluate risks, mitigate bias, and foster AI systems that serve the public interest. The organization advocates for multi-stakeholder collaboration, informed policymaking, and regulatory agility that evolves alongside technological change.

As part of its ongoing mission, RegulatingAI continues to work with lawmakers, industry leaders, and civil society groups to ensure AI regulation is proactive, inclusive, and globally competitive.

About RegulatingAI
RegulatingAI, an initiative of Knowledge Networks, is a non-profit organization focused on promoting ethical AI governance. We empower regulators, industry leaders, and advocacy groups with the knowledge and tools necessary to shape the future of AI technologies, ensuring they are developed with trust and transparency.

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