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The Latest: Trump at Pennsylvania rally to talk on economy and Americans’ affordability worries

The Latest: Trump at Pennsylvania rally to talk on economy and Americans’ affordability worries

President Donald Trump will road-test his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday

US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday

U.S. stocks largely held in place as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about interest rates

Trump to issue order creating national AI rule

Trump to issue order creating national AI rule

Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would sign an executive order this week that he said would create a single national rule for artificial intelligence, which the industry has said is necessary to override disparate laws passed by U.S. states.

President Trump to Sign Executive Order Establishing National AI Rule, Overriding State Laws

President Trump to Sign Executive Order Establishing National AI Rule, Overriding State Laws

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order that will create a single national rule for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to override various state laws. This move is intended to foster innovation and prevent the U.S. from lagging behind China in AI development. Major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta have advocated for national AI standards, arguing that a patchwork of state laws stifles innovation. However, state leaders from both parties have emphasized the need for AI regulations to protect residents. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently introduced legislation for an AI bill of rights, focusing on data privacy and consumer protections.

President Trump to Sign Executive Order for National AI Regulation, Aiming to Override State Laws

President Trump to Sign Executive Order for National AI Regulation, Aiming to Override State Laws

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order establishing a national rule for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to supersede various state laws. This move is seen as a victory for major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta, which have advocated for a unified national standard to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape that could hinder innovation. The executive order is expected to preempt state laws through potential lawsuits and withholding federal funding. This initiative comes amid concerns from state leaders who argue for the necessity of state-level AI regulations to protect residents. States like Florida and California have already enacted laws addressing AI-related issues such as data privacy and the prevention of nonconsensual AI-generated content. The executive order is part of a broader effort by President Trump to centralize AI regulation, despite opposition from both Democratic and Republican state leaders.

President Trump to Sign Executive Order Blocking State AI Regulations Amid Safety Concerns

President Trump to Sign Executive Order Blocking State AI Regulations Amid Safety Concerns

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order that would preempt state-level regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) with a more lenient federal policy. This move aims to establish a uniform national framework for AI, arguing that a single rulebook is necessary for the U.S. to maintain its leadership in the global AI race. Critics, including academics and safety groups, express concerns that this deregulation could allow AI companies to evade accountability, potentially harming consumers. In the absence of comprehensive federal legislation, some states have enacted laws to address risks associated with AI, such as deepfakes and algorithmic discrimination. However, tech leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argue that state regulations could hinder innovation and affect U.S. competitiveness.

President Trump to Sign Executive Order for National AI Regulation

President Trump to Sign Executive Order for National AI Regulation

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order establishing a single national rule for artificial intelligence (AI). This move aims to override the diverse AI regulations enacted by individual U.S. states. Trump emphasized the need for a unified rulebook to maintain U.S. leadership in AI, arguing that state-level regulations hinder innovation. Major tech companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Meta, support national standards to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape. However, state leaders from both parties have expressed concerns, advocating for state-level protections against AI misuse.

Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case

Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein

Florida Proposes Legislation to Protect Consumers from AI and Data Center Costs

Florida Proposes Legislation to Protect Consumers from AI and Data Center Costs

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has introduced two legislative proposals aimed at protecting consumers from the impacts of AI technology and data center costs. The first proposal seeks to prevent utility companies from passing on the costs of AI data center expansions to consumers, while also allowing local governments to ban data center construction. The second proposal, an AI Bill of Rights, aims to enhance consumer protections, including data privacy and restrictions on AI use without consent. These measures come amid federal efforts to centralize AI regulation, which some argue undermines states' rights.

Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Midterm elections are historically tough on the party of the sitting president

President Trump to Issue Executive Order on AI, Challenging State Regulations

President Trump to Issue Executive Order on AI, Challenging State Regulations

President Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order to establish a unified national framework for artificial intelligence (AI), bypassing the need for companies to navigate varying state regulations. This decision comes amid ongoing debates about the role of state versus federal oversight in AI governance. While tech companies like Google and Meta support national standards to avoid the complexities of state-by-state compliance, state leaders argue for the necessity of local regulations to protect citizens. The executive order aims to streamline AI regulation, but details on its implementation remain sparse.