Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to limit states from creating their own rules about artificial intelligence (AI). Former adviser Steve Bannon criticized this order, calling it unenforceable. Some state and federal lawmakers have voiced their opposition, arguing that states should have the right to regulate AI.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order to challenge state laws on AI.
- The order tasks the attorney general with forming a task force to address state AI regulations.
- It calls for the Commerce Department to list what it considers "burdensome" regulations.
- States such as California, Colorado, Texas, and Utah have already implemented some AI regulations.
- Steve Bannon criticized the order, suggesting it cannot be enforced.
- Some state laws target issues like data privacy and the use of deepfakes.
- Democratic senators have also criticized the order, arguing it limits necessary state-level protections.
- The Senate recently voted against a 10-year ban on state AI regulations within certain legislation.
