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Trump Administration Opposes State AI Regulations, Emphasizes National Framework
States Lead the Way in AI Regulation Amid Federal Inaction
Amid growing concerns over oversight and safety, U.S. state lawmakers have been proactively regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the absence of federal action. States have passed dozens of their own laws, establishing guidelines for child safety, requiring more transparency from the technology, and ensuring whistleblower protections.
Trump Administration Pushes Back Against State Efforts
However, President Donald Trump and his advisors argue that the various state laws burden innovation. Michael Kratsios, head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, stated that only Congress can provide certainty for innovators. He emphasized that the first step is to create one national framework to avoid a 'patchwork' of state laws.
White House Intervention Leads to Failed State Bills
The Trump administration has actively intervened in state-level AI efforts. For instance, Utah State Rep. Doug Fiefia, a Republican, proposed a bill to enhance consumer protection and technological transparency. However, the bill never made it to a vote due to a one-line memo from the Trump administration opposing it, citing it as 'unfixable' and against the administration's AI agenda.
*Source: NPR (2026-03-28)*
