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Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium

The news article discusses President Donald Trump's plans to sign an executive order related to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). However, the article notes that there is no clear constitutional basis for an executive order to override state laws on AI regulation. The article suggests that both sides of the political aisle are dissatisfied with the proposed AI moratorium. While some are concerned about the potential risks of AI, others argue that such a moratorium could stifle innovation and technological progress. The article highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the appropriate regulation of AI and the challenges in finding a balanced approach that addresses the concerns of various stakeholders. It suggests that the proposed executive order may face legal and political challenges, and that the issue of AI regulation remains a complex and contentious topic.

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Dec 21, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
New York State Just Put Itself on a Legal Collision Course with Trump’s AI Policy

The article discusses the potential legal conflict between New York State and the Trump administration's policies on artificial intelligence (AI). New York has enacted a new law that requires companies to obtain consent before using…

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Dec 21, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
New York State Just Put Itself on a Legal Collision Course with Trump’s AI Policy

The article discusses the potential legal conflict between New York State and the Trump administration's policies on artificial intelligence (AI). New York has enacted a new law that requires companies to obtain consent…

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Dec 20, 2025·EngadgetT2 · Outlet report
Governor Hochul signs New York's AI safety act

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act, a legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for large AI developers. The act establishes rules for these companies to publish information…

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Dec 12, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Court's Will Determine A Lot of AI Regulation: Vogel

Miriam Vogel, the President and CEO of Equal AI, discusses the impact of President Trump's executive order on AI regulation. Vogel suggests that the order will influence both existing state-level laws and those…

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Dec 12, 2025·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump tries to block state AI laws himself after Congress decided not to

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's attempt to block state-level regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Trump claims that these state laws force AI companies to embed "ideological…

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Dec 12, 2025·TechCrunchT2 · Outlet report
Trump’s AI executive order promises ‘one rulebook’ — startups may get legal limbo instead

The Trump administration has signed an executive order aimed at establishing a unified national framework for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The order seeks to preempt state-level…

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Dec 12, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

The Trump administration has signed an executive order to prevent U.S. states from implementing their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This move is aimed at ensuring a consistent national…

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Dec 12, 2025·EngadgetT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump orders creation of litigation task force to challenge state AI laws

In a controversial move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at creating a nationwide regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) at the expense of state-level regulations. The order calls…

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Dec 12, 2025·CNETT2 · Outlet report
Trump Signs AI Executive Order Blocking State Regulations

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at preventing state governments from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The order establishes a federal task force responsible for identifying and…

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Dec 12, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Trump signs AI executive order pushing to ban state laws

The article discusses an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump aimed at centralizing the federal government's control over the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The order directs federal…

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Dec 12, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump Moves to Stop States From Regulating AI With a New Executive Order

President Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at establishing a unified federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). The order seeks to prevent individual states from developing their own AI…

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Dec 12, 2025·WiredT2 · Outlet report
Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws

President Trump has signed an executive order that aims to limit the ability of states to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The order establishes a Justice Department task force to challenge state laws…

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Dec 11, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Signs Order Seeking to Limit State-Level AI Regulation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting state-level regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The order seeks to prevent states from imposing their own rules on AI development and use,…

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Dec 9, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium

The news article discusses President Donald Trump's plans to sign an executive order related to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). However, the article notes that there is no clear constitutional basis for…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoDec 21, 2025

The article discusses the potential legal conflict between New York State and the Trump administration's policies on artificial intelligence (AI). New York has enacted a new law that requires companies to obtain consent before using…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetDec 20, 2025

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act, a legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for large AI developers. The act establishes rules for these companies to publish information about their safety…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergDec 12, 2025

Miriam Vogel, the President and CEO of Equal AI, discusses the impact of President Trump's executive order on AI regulation. Vogel suggests that the order will influence both existing state-level laws and those currently being developed.…

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaDec 12, 2025

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's attempt to block state-level regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Trump claims that these state laws force AI companies to embed "ideological bias" in their models,…

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T2 · Outlet reportTechCrunchDec 12, 2025

The Trump administration has signed an executive order aimed at establishing a unified national framework for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The order seeks to preempt state-level regulations and create a "one…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCDec 12, 2025

The Trump administration has signed an executive order to prevent U.S. states from implementing their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This move is aimed at ensuring a consistent national approach to AI development…

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