Donald Trump signs order blocking states from imposing AI rules, says US needs ‘one central source of approval’

President Trump has issued an executive order preventing states from enacting AI regulations, citing concerns that such laws could hinder U.S. technological leadership and create compliance challenges. The order also threatens to withhold broadband funding from states with conflicting AI laws and establishes a task force to challenge state-level regulations deemed inconsistent with federal priorities.

Donald Trump signs order blocking states from imposing AI rules, says US needs ‘one central source of approval’
President Trump has issued an executive order preventing states from enacting AI regulations, citing concerns that such laws could hinder U.S. technological leadership and create compliance challenges. The order also threatens to withhold broadband funding from states with conflicting AI laws and establishes a task force to challenge state-level regulations deemed inconsistent with federal priorities.