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Trump Signs Executive Order to Block State-Level AI Regulations, Pushes for Unified Federal Control

US President Donald Trump has signed a far-reaching executive order aimed at stopping individual states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, arguing that the United States needs a single, central authority to oversee the fast-growing technology.

Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, President Trump warned that a patchwork of state-by-state AI rules could slow national progress and weaken America’s ambition to dominate the global AI race. He said fragmented regulations risk stifling innovation and creating uncertainty for businesses operating across multiple states.

Under the new executive order, the federal government is empowered to override what the administration describes as “onerous” state-level AI restrictions. White House AI adviser David Sacks explained that while the administration would not oppose state laws specifically designed to protect children, broader AI regulations must be handled at the national level to ensure consistency and encourage innovation.

Sacks emphasized that uniform federal standards are necessary to provide clarity for developers and investors, while preventing regulatory conflicts that could hold back technological advancement.

The move is seen as a major victory for US technology companies, many of which have long lobbied for nationwide AI legislation. Industry leaders have argued that differing state regulations increase compliance costs, slow innovation, and place American firms at a disadvantage compared to global competitors, particularly China, where AI investment continues to grow rapidly.

The executive order marks a significant shift in US AI governance and is expected to intensify debate over the balance between innovation, regulation, and state authority in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.