Michigan Bill to Restrict AI Faces Gridlock: States of Play

July 11, 2025, 6:37 PM UTC

MICHIGAN’S AI RESTRICTION BILL could mark it as the first state to make tech companies liable for preventing cyberattacks and other public safety threats enabled by artificial intelligence. The measure has attracted bipartisan support, but partisan infighting in other policy areas are a barrier to moving the legislation, especially after lawmakers missed a July 1 budget deadline.

  • AI developers would have to develop safety plans, protect whistleblowers, and retain third-party auditors under the bill introduced June 24 by state Rep. Sarah Lightner (R). Violators face civil fines as high as $1 million per violation under the measure, which the attorney ...

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