Ensuring A National Policy Framework For Artificial Intelligence

The order seeks to end fragmented state-level AI regulations seen as blocking innovation, aiming for a single national policy to keep the U.S. globally competitive in AI.

What the order does ​

• Establishes an AI Litigation Task Force to legally challenge state AI laws conflicting with federal policy.
• Directs the Commerce Department to review and identify state AI laws that hinder innovation or violate constitutional rights.
• Conditions federal broadband and discretionary funding on states not enforcing conflicting AI laws.
• Orders key agencies to issue policy statements and consider federal standards that override stricter state AI reporting requirements.
• Begins drafting federal legislation to preempt most conflicting state AI laws, with exceptions for child safety and a few other areas.

Who it affects ​

• State governments passing or enforcing strict AI laws.
• AI companies and startups operating across the U.S.
• Federal agencies responsible for grants, broadband, and competition policy.

Context ​

States may still regulate in areas like child safety, but most restrictive AI laws are targeted for preemption.