AI War: Trump's Shock Order 💥🇺🇸
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December 12, 2025| ABR-INSIGHTS News Hub
Trump’s Executive Order: Centralizing AI Regulation
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at preventing states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations. “We want to have one central source of approval,” Trump told reporters from the Oval Office. The order will provide the Trump administration with the tools to counter what it considers “onerous” state rules, according to White House AI advisor David Sacks, who clarified that the government would not oppose AI regulations pertaining to children’s safety. This move represents a victory for technology giants who have advocated for US-wide AI legislation, arguing that state-level regulations could stifle innovation and impede America’s efforts to lead the rapidly developing industry.
Tech Giants Rally Behind a Unified Approach
Executives from AI companies have emphasized that this situation is particularly concerning given the industry’s significant investment – billions of dollars – and the need to compete with China. They’ve consistently pushed for a single, national framework for AI development and oversight, viewing the current fragmented landscape as a significant impediment to growth and global competitiveness. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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