What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation

By: Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University, The Conversation

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Published: December 12, 2025

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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By Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, that aims to supersede state-level artificial intelligence laws that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI.

State laws regulating AI are increasing in number, particularly in response to the rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT that produce text and images. Thirty-eight states enacted laws in 2025 regulating AI in one way or …

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