TechNet

What they ask for — in their own terms

Congress should pass a narrow, risk-based federal AI framework that pre-empts state AI laws, without private rights of action or mandatory independent audits.

What they do

Trade association lobbying for major AI developers and deployers; state and federal advocacy; runs the AI for America campaign (ai4america.com). Its own policy page states that 'federal preemption of state laws and regulations is needed to prevent a patchwork'.

What a newcomer can do

Nothing to join unless you are a company. Read its stated positions before a state hearing — it is usually the most organised voice in the room opposing state AI bills.

Worth knowing

Stated fairly: TechNet is not anti-safety in its own framing — it supports the voluntary NIST AI Risk Management Framework and sector-specific laws. What it actively opposes is state-level binding rules, private lawsuits and mandatory audits. Its member list is at technet.org/our-story/members/.

Tips

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Where they work

United States — federal and all major state capitals.

Size

Large, professionally staffed trade association with state directors.

Spending

Not published on its own site.