Artificial intelligence is developing at a record-breaking pace, and this bill represents a 'safety first' approach that would fundamentally change the tech industry. Currently, tech companies can build infrastructure and release products with very little government oversight. If this bill becomes law, the physical growth of the AI industry would stop entirely until the U.S. government creates a regulatory system similar to how the FDA approves new drugs.

Voters might care because this bill links technological progress to job security. If you are worried about a computer program replacing your job, this bill acts as a shield by stopping the hardware needed to run those programs. However, if you believe the U.S. needs to beat other countries in the tech race, this bill could be seen as a setback that allows international competitors to take the lead while American innovation is frozen.