Trump Signs Executive Order Blocking State AI Regulations
6 weeks ago
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing states from enacting their own rules for artificial intelligence, saying a unified national approach is necessary to keep the U.S. competitive with China.
The order directs the federal government to review state AI regulations it deems “problematic” and authorizes the Attorney General to challenge them in court. States that implement conflicting AI laws could also risk losing access to federal broadband funding, according to the administration.
Some states have already passed AI regulations aimed at increasing transparency and limiting data collection. The White House says the order ensures innovation can continue without a patchwork of state-by-state rules.
The order directs the federal government to review state AI regulations it deems “problematic” and authorizes the Attorney General to challenge them in court. States that implement conflicting AI laws could also risk losing access to federal broadband funding, according to the administration.
Some states have already passed AI regulations aimed at increasing transparency and limiting data collection. The White House says the order ensures innovation can continue without a patchwork of state-by-state rules.
