President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 11, 2025, aimed at creating a single national framework for regulating artificial intelligence and limiting states from enforcing their own AI laws. The order directs federal agencies to challenge or block state regulations that the administration views as overly restrictive or harmful to innovation, arguing that a patchwork of rules could slow U.S. competitiveness and burden companies. It also tasks the federal government with developing unified standards and evaluating whether states with conflicting AI laws should lose certain federal funding. Supporters in the tech industry say the move provides clarity and consistency, while critics argue it undermines states’ rights and weakens consumer and privacy protections. The order is expected to face legal and political challenges as its implementation unfolds.
