OpenAI Proposes 'Reverse Federalism' for US AI Governance

Jul 15, 2026

OpenAI has outlined a 'reverse federalism' approach to AI governance, suggesting that state-level laws can help inform and shape a national framework for safe and democratic AI. The company advocates for state action as a way to guide the development of federal AI policy.

Why it matters: This approach could influence how AI safety regulations are crafted in the US by leveraging state-level initiatives to inform national standards.

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