Trump to Sign Executive Order This Week Aiming to Streamline AI Approval Process
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
WASHINGTON — Dec 8 (GeokHub) President Trump said he will sign an executive order this week to establish a national-level approval framework for artificial intelligence, intended to replace differing state-level regulations. He argued that having up to 50 separate approval regimes would stifle innovation in the U.S. AI industry.
Trump described the move as creating a “one rulebook” for AI, telling companies they shouldn’t be expected to secure state-by-state clearance before deploying technologies.
Although he did not provide full details, past drafts suggest the order could seek to pre-empt state laws — possibly through federal challenges or adjustments to funding eligibility for states with restrictive AI legislation.
Supporters in the technology sector maintain that a unified federal standard is necessary to keep the U.S. competitive in the global AI race.
Meanwhile, critics warn that overriding state-level oversight could weaken protections around privacy, safety, and accountability — adding uncertainty about how quickly and safely new AI tools could be deployed.
