The White House called many state rules "onerous." This move centralizes regulatory approval for the booming AI sector.
The order aims to stop a patchwork of state laws. According to Reuters, Trump stated the need for "one central source of approval." He was flanked by advisors like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
This has been a long-term goal for the administration. They argue varying state laws hurt innovation and national competitiveness. Democratic-led states like New York and California have pursued their own AI bills.
White House AI czar David O. Sacks explained the order's power. It gives AI companies tools to challenge restrictive state regulations. The industry has lobbied heavily for this federal preemption.
Major firms like Google and OpenAI support the order. They argue disparate state rules are detrimental. The administration warns that overregulation could undermine the US economy's growth.
New York's RAISE Act is a prime target. It awaits the governor's signature and would mandate safety protocols. A new AI industry super PAC is already targeting the bill's sponsors.