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The Trump administration may reconsider its stance on state-level AI regulations after reports indicate an executive order to challenge state laws has been paused. President Trump previously advocated for federal AI standards, but the Senate removed a 10-year ban on state regulations in 2025. The administration reportedly planned to use legal action and federal funding threats to block state AI laws, but this strategy faces potential opposition. Industry figures in Silicon Valley have criticized state regulations, with some companies like Anthropic facing scrutiny for supporting AI safety measures. The debate highlights growing tensions between federal and state approaches to regulating emerging technologies.
Key facts
- The Trump administration initially pushed for federal AI standards to replace state regulations.
- A Senate vote in 2025 removed a proposed 10-year ban on state AI regulation from a budget bill.
- An executive order aimed to create a task force to sue states with contested AI laws was delayed.
- Federal broadband funding could be withheld from states implementing AI regulations.
- California’s SB 53, an AI safety bill, has drawn criticism from some Trump-aligned officials.
