Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn’t listening
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration opposes states creating their own rules to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), preferring one national standard. However, some state lawmakers like Utah Republican Doug Fiefia are pushing for local laws to address AI safety and ethical concerns.Key Facts
- Utah State Rep. Doug Fiefia, with a tech background, is campaigning on AI regulation and running for state senate.
- President Trump’s White House issued an executive order discouraging states from making their own AI rules.
- The administration wants one national AI policy to avoid confusing, conflicting rules across states.
- Over 1,000 AI-related legislative proposals have been introduced at the state level nationwide.
- States including Florida and New York have started adopting their own AI regulations focused on safety and transparency.
- Fiefia’s state proposal to require child safety measures in AI was blocked with help from the Trump administration.
- Many state lawmakers feel federal efforts are too slow or weak, prompting them to take local action.
- Proposed state rules include requiring chatbots to identify themselves and banning AI for nonconsensual altered images.
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