The AI Policy Podcast Trump Signs EO Targeting State AI Laws While Meta Showcases Risks of Weak Tech Regulation
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Dec 18, 2025 Gregory C. Allen, an AI policy expert at CSIS, explores President Trump’s executive order targeting state AI laws, discussing its legal implications and challenges it may face. He dives into Meta's troubling reliance on scam ad revenue, highlighting internal failures to prioritize user safety over profits. Gregory emphasizes the need for transparent regulation to avoid harmful consequences, warning against both overregulation and lax oversight. His insights shed light on the urgent call for stronger frameworks in the evolving landscape of AI governance.
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Federal Power Play Over State AI Rules
- The EO centralizes AI authority by directing federal agencies to review and challenge state AI laws.
- It pairs DOJ litigation, FTC preemption, and potential funding with a push for federal reporting standards.
Child Safety Carve-Out Eases Political Pushback
- The administration added child safety and censorship language to the EO to address political sensitivities.
- It carved out that federal recommendations should not preempt lawful state child-safety protections.
Competitiveness And Jurisdiction Framing
- Supporters frame the EO as protecting U.S. competitiveness and free speech against China.
- The White House still acknowledges Congress must pass a law for durable nationwide preemption.