"President Trump just signed an executive order attempting to block states from regulating AI an unprecedented step that would strip states of the ability to protect their residents at a moment of extraordinary technological volatility. This move is overwhelmingly unpopular ( polling has found that Americans oppose AI moratoriums by a 3-1 margin), and certain to be litigated in the courts."
"We know because we've been here before. America has seeded many technological revolutions over the years, from electricity to automation to the internet. And in each of them we see a clear pattern: State-led regulation doesn't slow growth. It spurs it. If President Trump sincerely wants America to lead in the AI race, he should look to our nation's past. Technologies that defined American leadership became safer, more trusted, and more widely adopted because states helped set guardrails-not because Washington preempted them."
President Trump signed an executive order to block states from regulating AI, a move described as unprecedented and likely to face litigation. The order risks stripping states of the ability to protect residents during a period of rapid technological change and is broadly unpopular. Historical patterns show state-led regulation of technologies like automobiles increased safety, trust, and adoption through measures such as licensing, insurance, and safety standards. State guardrails historically catalyzed innovations like seat belts and airbags and helped technologies scale responsibly. Federal preemption of state regulation could therefore hinder adoption and reduce public trust.
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