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Trump Signs Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations

Trump Signs Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations

Trump Signs Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations
Above: Donald Trump during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort on Dec. 9, 2025. Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images

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A single federal AI framework eliminates the chaotic patchwork of over 1,000 state bills that threaten to cripple American innovation and hand China the competitive advantage. Companies need one approval lane instead of navigating 50 conflicting state regulations that make compliance impossible and slow everything down. Establishing national standards protects children and communities while ensuring America wins the AI race through minimally burdensome rules.

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A single federal AI framework eliminates the chaotic patchwork of over 1,000 state bills that threaten to cripple American innovation and hand China the competitive advantage. Companies need one approval lane instead of navigating 50 conflicting state regulations that make compliance impossible and slow everything down. Establishing national standards protects children and communities while ensuring America wins the AI race through minimally burdensome rules.

Metaculus Prediction

There's an 85% chance that the U.S. will have passed legislation requiring cybersecurity for AI models before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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