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Fact-based summary of the hearings on the A to ZPAC blogIn late January, the House Budget Committee held a hearing on skyrocketing health care costs. To learn more about that hearing, check out this press release. 

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This episode was recorded and produced just before the Executive Order establishing a federal moratorium on state-level AI regulation was signed (12/11/2025). The order creates a unified federal framework, directs a new AI Litigation Task Force, and ties certain broadband funding eligibility to state compliance. We’ll continue to monitor these developments and share updates as they become available.For more information, refer to the White House Fact Sheet and recent news coverage on the Executive Order. 

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In this episode of Zotec Answers, Jennifer Fox and Megan Applegarth explore whether states are taking the lead over Congress in crafting AI regulations. They examine how differing state policies are setting the standard for national regulations and what this means for innovation, technology development, and the responsible use of AI across industries.

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In this episode of Zotec Answers, Jennifer Fox and Megan Applegarth explore the evolving world of AI in healthcare, with a focus on how it's being regulated. They share insights on the latest developments at both the state and federal levels and discuss how varying state approaches are shaping the national landscape.