President Trump intends to issue an executive order establishing a single federal rule for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the United States. This move aims to prevent individual states from creating their own regulations, which the administration believes would hinder American leadership in the technology sector.
The President expressed concerns that varying state-level regulations would impede AI innovation, requiring companies to seek multiple approvals for new developments. The executive order seeks to create a unified regulatory approach, though specific details of the framework remain unreleased. Previous executive orders relating to AI have focused on accelerating data centre construction, expanding the global reach of US AI technology and addressing biased AI models in federal procurement.
This initiative aligns with the administration's broader goal of reducing regulatory barriers and promoting US competitiveness in the AI field. It also follows previous actions, including the release of an AI Action Plan and prior executive orders aimed at bolstering American AI dominance.
