Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting State AI Laws as California and New York Vow Court Fight
Summary
Trump signs executive order targeting state AI laws through legal challenges and federal grant conditions, prompting California and New York officials to vow court battles as experts predict extensive federal-state litigation over AI regulation authority.
Key Points
- Trump issues executive order aimed at reining in state AI laws by launching legal challenges and conditioning federal grants on compliance
- State policymakers including California Sen. Scott Wiener and New York Assemblymember Alex Bores vow to fight the order in court and continue with their AI legislation
- The White House cannot directly preempt state regulation without Congress, leading experts to predict extensive litigation between federal and state governments