Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Regret About Recent Vote
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who supported a major bill in the House last month, expressed regret about parts of the proposal on Tuesday. She stated that had she known about certain provisions, she would have voted differently.
The provisions in question, as noted by Greene, would sharply limit the ability of states to regulate artificial intelligence for the next decade. This restriction begins from the bill’s enactment or from any state laws aiming to regulate AI or automated decision-making systems.
In her remarks, Greene highlighted her unawareness of these provisions when she voted, posting on X about the matter. She mentioned, “Full transparency, I never knew about this section in the bill that would deny the right to regulate AI for ten years.”
She also raised concerns about the implications of unregulated AI developments over the coming years. “I can’t predict what AI could do next decade; it could be risky to let it operate without oversight. This needs to be addressed by the Senate, and I won’t support the bill after changes,” Greene stated.
In response to her comments, Rep. Eric Swalwell of D-Calif. critiqued Greene, suggesting that she should have paid closer attention to the legislation before voting. Conservative commentator Dana Loesch echoed this sentiment, reiterating that reading bills is crucial.
The bill itself spans over 1,000 pages, leading to Greene’s admission of potential oversight. She shared that if she were to confess a mistake, maybe being in office isn’t the right fit for her, though she emphasized that her oversight is less significant than the broader implications of the legislation.
Greene maintained her belief that Republicans have the ability to protect state rights, emphasizing the importance of not overreaching federal power, regardless of the party in charge.
Elon Musk chimed in on Tuesday, criticizing both the bill and those who voted for it, expressing his embarrassment and disagreement with the legislative decisions.
