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White House Halts AI Order Amid State Backlash

11/23/2025

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  • The White House paused a draft executive order to preempt state AI laws, a move supported by U.S. President Donald Trump and David Sacks, AI czar.
  • The order would have tasked Attorney General Pam Bondi with challenging state regulations deemed unconstitutional.
  • Backlash came from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Massachusetts senators who warn that federal preemption could undermine state protections.
  • Lawmakers are considering including AI regulation in the National Defense Authorization Act.