President Donald Trump is considering an executive order aimed at addressing state-led efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). The draft order, titled “Eliminating State Law Obstruction of National AI Policy,” tasks the US Justice Department with creating an “AI Litigation Task Force” to address AI regulations that may conflict with federal laws, such as those concerning free speech and interstate commerce.
The order specifically highlights California and Colorado for recently enacting AI safety laws that require transparency reports from AI developers regarding model training, among other provisions. Industry groups like the Chamber of Progress, supported by major players like Andreessen Horowitz, Google, and OpenAI, have opposed these state-level regulations, advocating instead for a lighter federal regulatory framework to foster innovation in AI.
If signed, this executive order could have significant implications for the landscape of AI regulation in the US, potentially shaping the future of AI development and deployment across various sectors.
Source: WIRED