ALEXANDRIA, Va. —

A sweeping tax and spending package backed by President Donald Trump is under fire for a controversial provision that could block states from regulating artificial intelligence — and now, Senate Republicans are proposing changes.

The House-passed version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a 10-year ban on state and local governments enacting or enforcing AI regulations. Supporters say the measure would prevent a confusing patchwork of laws across the country. Critics say it could strip communities of control over projects that impact their neighborhoods.

Tyler Ray has been fighting to stop a 466,000-square-foot AI data center from being built near his home in Alexandria, Virginia. He worries the bill could nullify efforts like his.

“It potentially could undo not onl

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