President Donald Trump and his tech allies argue that his new executive order establishing a national legal framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) will help the U.S. surpass China in the “AI war” and pave the way for innovation.
However, according to CNBC, Democratic lawmakers, state officials, and consumer protection groups are expressing concerns about the impact of the executive order signed by President Trump on the evening of December 11th.
Some argue that this executive order – which overrides state regulations on AI – could soon face legal challenges.
President Trump's executive order directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to establish a working group to challenge state laws related to AI. The Commerce Department was also directed to identify “gross” state regulations targeting AI.
The executive order signed by President Donald Trump on December 11th aims to prevent states from independently enacting and enforcing regulations on AI, while establishing a “unified national regulatory framework.”
This is a victory for tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, all of whom have campaigned against state regulations they consider burdensome.
According to CNN, the White House believes that allowing each state to have its own laws could hinder the development of the AI industry. According to adviser Will Scharf, the executive order allows the administration to use “federal tools” to oppose state regulations deemed excessive, but does not interfere with regulations on child safety and AI.
This move comes after Congress (both Senate and bipartisan) rejected previous attempts by the administration to ban states from regulating AI.
Meanwhile, many states have enacted laws to prevent misleading deepfake scams, discriminatory hiring practices, or other AI risks, as the U.S. lacks comprehensive federal AI legislation.
The tech industry has long warned that a “matrix of state-level laws” could slow innovation and weaken America’s competitive position against China. Conversely, critics worry the order will allow AI companies to evade responsibility if their products harm users.
Even within the Republican Party, divisions exist. Some advocacy groups predict the executive order will "hit a legal wall" due to conflicts with state legislative powers. However, venture capitalists see it as an "important first step" and urge Congress to quickly create unified legislation.
CNBC quoted Collin McCune, head of government relations at Andreessen Horowitz, as welcoming President Trump's executive order, calling it "an important first step" to promote American competition and innovation.
However, McCune urged Congress to legislate a national AI framework. He argued that while states have a crucial role to play in addressing harms and protecting citizens, they cannot provide the long-term clarity or national direction that only Congress can provide.
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