Trump presents plan to limit AI regulation at state level

The Trump administration has released a legislative plan for regulating artificial intelligence. The seven-point document sends a clear signal: the federal government should minimize intervention in AI development, and states should not hinder the national strategy of "global dominance" in this field. The plan recommends Congress strengthen protections for minors using AI services and take measures against rising electricity prices due to large-scale AI infrastructure.

Among other provisions are support for "youth development and skills training" in working with AI tools, though specifics in this section are minimal. The key political message of the document is that federal authorities should not create a broad regulatory framework for AI. The only exception is child protection.

Everything else should develop as freely as possible. In parallel, the plan effectively proposes limiting legislative activity by states: regional AI laws that diverge from federal strategy could be blocked. This is not Trump's first attempt to slow AI regulation locally.

After revoking Biden's presidential AI safety executive order in early 2025, the administration is consistently building its position: the US should win the AI race, not slow down its own industry with regulations. Several states—most notably California—have already tried to adopt their own legislation, but faced pressure from both federal officials and major technology companies. What this means in practice: if the plan is adopted by Congress in its current form, states would have significantly reduced opportunities to independently regulate AI companies operating in their territories.

The industry would gain a more predictable and liberal environment, but critics are already warning of risks to civil rights and data security—especially in the absence of unified federal standards.