Federal Efforts to Override US State AI Laws Gain Traction

Discussions regarding federal preemption of state-level AI regulations in the U.S. have reignited. This renewed focus comes several months after an initial legislative attempt by Republican lawmakers failed to gain traction.

Beyond the ongoing reconsideration of an AI law moratorium, previously debated during reconciliation bill discussions, a significant development has emerged: a leaked White House draft executive order. This order outlines an alternative strategy for federal preemption, involving direct intervention by federal agencies, potentially including legal challenges from the Department of Justice against individual states.

IAPP News Editor Joe Duball has analyzed this draft order, providing insights into both the legislative and executive approaches currently under consideration for standardizing AI governance across the nation.