Florida's AI Bill of Rights passes first vote, aiming to protect minors, ensure transparency, and ban deepfakes.

Supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, a Florida Senate bill to create an AI Bill of Rights has unanimously passed its first committee vote. Senate Bill 482 contains provisions to safeguard children, mandate AI transparency, outlaw unapproved deepfakes, limit the use of foreign-owned AI in government, and forbid the sale of personal information. With 80% of Americans in favor of government oversight, it reflects the growing public demand for AI regulation. Opponents call for more robust worker protections, despite the bill's widespread support from business, labor, and parent organizations. The legislature is currently debating how to strike a balance between innovation and safety, particularly in light of the lack of federal guidance.