Trump administration drafts an executive order to challenge state AI laws

The Trump administration has drafted an executive order that would challenge individual states' ability to enact regulations governing artificial intelligence, according to a person familiar with the matter.

President Donald Trump's administration has drafted an executive order that would challenge individual states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The order is the latest salvo in a long-simmering battle in AI policy, with disagreements about the magnitude of risks from the technology and how to best respond.

The draft order would direct Attorney General Pam Bondi to create a task force charged with targeting state AI legislation. The task force would argue that state AI measures violate the federal government’s sole authority to regulate commerce between states, among other grounds for challenging the laws.

It is unclear whether Trump will sign the draft order, which was first reported by The Information, or how seriously it is under consideration.

The White House did not reply to a request for comment.