Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation

March 20, 2026 Hayden Field

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The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, and the seven-point plan includes a clear message: The federal government should avoid many AI regulations beyond a set of child safety rules, and it should bar states from messing with the "national strategy to achieve global AI dominance."

The plan advises Congress to protect minors using AI services with more safeguards and take action to attempt to prevent electricity costs from spiking due to AI infrastructure. It encourages "youth development and skills training" to boost familiarity with AI tools, without much further detail. But it suggests …

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