Trump’s AI framework would preempt state laws, shift child-safety burden

The Trump administration released a legislative framework seeking a single national policy for AI that would preempt state laws and centralize authority in Washington. A White House statement said "This framework can only succeed if it is applied uniformly across the United States" and described seven objectives prioritizing innovation and scaling.

It shifts significant responsibility for child safety to parents and sets out soft, nonbinding expectations for platforms — for example, urging companies to implement features that "reduce the risks of sexual exploitation and harm to minors" without spelling out enforceable requirements.

The framework follows an executive order signed three months earlier that directed federal agencies to challenge state AI laws and gave the Commerce Department 90 days to compile a list of "onerous" state laws, potentially risking states' eligibility for federal funds; that list has not been published.

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