Trump to Issue Executive Order Setting Single U.S. AI Rule This Week

Overview

• Trump said Monday he will sign an executive order this week establishing a nationwide “single rule” for artificial intelligence.
• A prior draft reported by Bloomberg Government would authorize the Justice Department to sue states over AI laws deemed unconstitutional and threaten federal funds for measures viewed as overly restrictive.
• White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said he has reviewed a draft and that it would state there is one set of rules for U.S. companies.
• AI industry leaders have welcomed a uniform standard, while Republican governors Ron DeSantis and Sarah Huckabee Sanders have criticized curbing state authority.
• The move is expected to face legal challenges and forms part of a broader White House push on AI infrastructure and research coordination to preserve U.S. leadership.