Trump administration unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power
Summary
The Trump administration released a six-pronged national AI legislative framework intended to create uniform safety and security guardrails and to preempt state AI laws. The plan proposes measures from new child-safety rules to standardized permitting and energy rules for AI data centers, and it asks Congress to address IP issues and rules to prevent AI-driven suppression of lawful political expression. The White House said it will work with Congress to convert the framework into a bill this year and seeks bipartisan support, with OSTP director Michael Kratsios publicly endorsing the approach. The proposal responds to recent state-level AI rulemaking and industry concerns that a patchwork of laws would hinder U.S. AI innovation and competitiveness.