# Maryland Gov. Moore pushes AI rules to protect citizens

> Maryland's governor proposes AI safeguards ahead of national debate
- Title: Maryland Gov. Moore pushes AI rules to protect citizens
- Summary: Maryland's governor proposes AI safeguards ahead of national debate Maryland governor introduces AI regulations to protect residents from risks like…
- Keywords: wes moore, maryland, ai regulation, deepfakes, tenant screening, problem gamblers, ai policy, state government, cloning, children ai safety, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/moore-maryland-artificial-intelligence-regulation-A7ZNUBUOTJCC3AFNCYKQ4PDGYY
- Author: Pamela Wood
- Published: 2026-09-22T14:13:28.59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wes moore, maryland, ai regulation, deepfakes, tenant screening, problem gamblers, ai policy, state government, cloning, children ai safety, news, local
## Gov. Moore announces AI rules
Maryland Governor Wes Moore proposed new AI regulations to protect citizens from risks like deepfakes and discrimination.

> With the speed with which AI is moving, Marylanders deserve guardrails that safeguard their rights, privacy, and dignity.
## National AI debate intensifies
Politicians from both parties warn AI could spiral out of human control, with former President Obama urging concrete safety measures and Trump dismissing concerns as a hoax.
## State action fills federal gap
Maryland steps in after Congress fails to act on AI regulation, with governors like Moore creating task forces to address risks.
## Frontier AI rules
Regulations target 'frontier' AI companies with worker protections, independent audits, and 72-hour incident reporting requirements.
## Cloning and identity protection
New rules allow individuals to seek relief when their likeness is cloned and prohibit AI impersonation for harm.
## Anti-discrimination measures
Bans algorithms that enable discrimination in tenant screening and collusion among landlords to increase rents.
## Children's AI safety
Requires 'do no harm' policies for school AI use while ensuring students are ready for an AI-shaped world.
## Key takeaway

Maryland governor introduces AI regulations to protect residents from risks like deepfakes and discrimination