President Trump's Executive Order on AI Sparks Criticism from Steve Bannon and Lawmakers
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at preventing states from enacting their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). This move has been met with criticism from various quarters, including Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Trump, who labeled the order as 'entirely unenforceable.' The executive order directs the attorney general to establish a task force to challenge state AI laws and instructs the Commerce Department to identify 'onerous' regulations. It also threatens to withhold funding from states with AI laws. The order has sparked a debate over federal versus state control of AI regulation, with some states like California, Colorado, Texas, and Utah having already implemented their own AI laws. These laws include measures to limit personal data collection and increase corporate transparency. The executive order has also drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argue that it undermines state efforts to regulate AI and protect citizens. 
