On Thursday (local time), U.S. President Trump issued an executive order. This move is geared towards undermining restrictive state - level legislation concerning the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. It represents a major triumph for tech companies, which have long been against regulatory measures. The executive order endows the Attorney General with expansive authority. They can now initiate legal actions against states and overturn laws that impede the United States' capacity to uphold its leading position in the global AI arena. As a result, numerous state - enacted laws focusing on AI safety and consumer protection are now under threat. Additionally, Trump mandated that in cases where states decline to revoke relevant laws, federal regulators will halt the allocation of federal funds for initiatives like broadband projects.
