US president announces single federal AI regulatory order
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Washington — President Donald Trump announced Monday he will sign an executive order this week to establish a single federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, preempting state-level AI laws. The order, described on social media as a "One Rule" or "One Rulebook" approach, follows draft language reported in November that would allow the Department of Justice to sue states and threaten funding cuts for laws deemed unconstitutional or restrictive. Tech industry representatives expressed support for national standards to avoid a patchwork of state rules. Congressional attempts to block state preemption recently stalled. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Early 2025: States begin enacting their own AI-related laws addressing safety and transparency.
- 2. November 2025: Bloomberg Government reports a draft executive order allowing DOJ suits against states and funding threats.
- 3. Early December 2025: A proposed 10-year state-preemption clause in a draft federal bill faces bipartisan opposition.
- 4. Dec 8–9, 2025: President Trump posts he will sign a 'ONE RULE' executive order to preempt state AI laws.
- 5. Dec 9, 2025: Media report industry support and state-level concern; congressional efforts to include a moratorium in the NDAA falter.
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