‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback (techcrunch.com)

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order this week that would prevent states from implementing their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The proposed "ONE RULE" executive order aims to establish a single national standard for AI, arguing that a patchwork of state laws could hinder innovation and the U.S.'s competitiveness in the global AI race. Trump emphasized the necessity for a uniform regulatory landscape, asserting that having multiple state regulations could stifle the growth of AI in its early stages. This announcement follows recent bipartisan pushback against efforts to limit state regulatory authority over AI. Many states, including California and Tennessee, have moved to enact their own laws to address specific concerns, such as consumer protection and the use of AI in creative processes. Critics of Trump's plan, including several Republican lawmakers, argue that federal preemption could undermine local efforts to safeguard individuals from the potential harms associated with AI technology. The executive order would introduce an "AI Litigation Task Force" to challenge state regulations, raise concerns among advocates for state rights and consumer safety, and may exacerbate tensions between federal initiatives and local governance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.