DeSantis Unveils Florida’s New “AI Bill of Rights” and Data Center Crackdown Staff Reports December 5, 2025 9:33 am Artificial Intelligence, State Government In Brief: Governor DeSantis proposed a statewide AI Bill of Rights focused on privacy, transparency, and consumer protections. The plan includes new limits on hyperscale data centers, preventing utilities from raising rates to support them. Local governments would gain the authority to block data center projects and safeguard water and environmental resources. Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a sweeping proposal Tuesday in The Villages aimed at defining how artificial intelligence can—and cannot—operate in Florida. The plan introduces what the governor calls an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” and establishes new guardrails for the development of hyperscale AI data centers across the state. DeSantis said the changes are designed to protect Floridians’ privacy, security, and quality of life as AI becomes more intertwined with day-to-day services, government operations, and commercial products. “Today, I proposed new legislation on artificial intelligence and AI data centers to protect Floridians’ privacy, security, and quality of life,” DeSantis said. “Our AI proposal will establish an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights to define and safeguard Floridians’ rights—including data privacy, parental controls, consumer protections, and restrictions on AI use of an individual’s name, image, or likeness without consent.” What’s in the Proposed AI Bill of Rights The proposal focuses heavily on consumer protections and transparency around AI tools. Key elements include: Deepfake protections: The legislation would reinforce existing Florida laws prohibiting explicit AI-generated content—especially deepfakes involving...
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