Trump admin. unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power
Trump admin. unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/trump-ai-policy-framework.html
Publish Date: 2026-03-20 09:48:00
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- The Trump administration released a legislative framework for a national policy on artificial intelligence on July 23, 2025, aiming to create uniform safety and security standards.
- The proposed framework outlines a six-pronged approach to regulate AI products, infrastructure, and intellectual property rights, to prevent misuse and ensure lawful political expression.
- It calls for new child-safety rules, energy standards for AI data centers, and to stop AI systems from being used to silence dissent.
- The administration intends to work with Congress to convert this framework into a bill and seek bipartisan support, with a goal to codify it into law this year.
- There is a concern over a “patchwork” of state-level regulations, which industry leaders argue would stifle innovation and disadvantage the U.S. in the global AI race.
- The administration emphasizes that the national standard will unleash American ingenuity and ensure Americans can trust and benefit from AI advancements.