Trump signs executive order to unify AI regulation rules at the federal level

【Trump Signs Executive Order to Standardize Artificial Intelligence Regulations at the Federal Level】U.S. President Trump signed an executive order on the 11th to unify regulatory rules for artificial intelligence at the federal level, restricting states from creating their own rules. The executive order states that to achieve success, American AI companies must be able to innovate freely without being hindered by cumbersome regulations, but “excessive state-level regulation” hampers this goal. The order points out that currently, each state is developing its own regulatory rules, inevitably leading to a patchwork of 50 different regulatory systems, making compliance more difficult, especially for startups. The executive order states it will establish a “minimal burden” national standard.
The order also requires the Attorney General to establish a special litigation task force for artificial intelligence, whose “sole responsibility” is to oppose any state AI laws that conflict with this order. Some U.S. tech companies have long opposed strict regulation, and the latest executive order has been interpreted by some local media as a victory for these companies. Media outlets have noted that the new policy could lead to weakened AI regulation, bringing risks. (Xinhua News Agency)