Donald Trump recently signed an executive order establishing a federal framework for AI regulation, aiming to preempt state-level laws across the US.The order directs agencies like the Justice Department and Commerce Department to challenge state AI regulations and threatens to restrict federal grants for states with their own AI laws.This move, advocated by tech industry groups to ensure US global AI dominance against China, faces criticism from state officials, labor unions, and civil rights groups concerned about consumer protections and federal overreach.Venture capitalist
David Sacks supports the order, while
Ron DeSantis and
Ed Markey are among those who have expressed opposition.