Trump signs executive order to unify artificial intelligence regulatory rules at the federal level

On the 11th, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to unify regulatory rules for the artificial intelligence sector at the federal level, restricting states from formulating their own rules. The executive order states that for American AI companies to succeed, they must be able to innovate freely without the constraints of cumbersome regulations, but "excessive state-level regulation" hinders this goal. The executive order points out that the current situation of states formulating their own regulatory rules will inevitably lead to a patchwork of 50 different regulatory systems, making compliance more difficult, especially for startups. The executive order states that a "minimal burden" national standard will be established. It also requires the Attorney General to establish a special task force for AI litigation, whose "sole responsibility" is to challenge state AI laws that contradict this executive order. Some U.S. tech companies have long opposed strict regulatory systems, and the latest executive order has been interpreted by some local media as a victory for these companies. Some media have pointed out that the latest policy may lead to weakened AI regulation, bringing risks. (Xinhua News Agency)