Despite President Donald Trump’s warning against state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), states are increasingly implementing their own rules. While Congress has yet to establish federal AI regulations, states are focusing on specific areas such as the interaction of chatbots with children, employer use of AI, and preventing AI-related disasters. Earlier attempts at broader regulations were often vetoed by governors for being too restrictive on industry growth. Trump’s executive order aimed to limit state regulations, arguing that they could hinder the U.S. in its AI competition with China. However, states continue to introduce more AI-related bills, showing little deterrence from the federal stance. The Trump administration has not yet enforced its executive order against state laws, and a new bipartisan proposal in the House has faced criticism.
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Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead
