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The far right is mobilizing against Trump AI czar David Sacks
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TL;DR
- A controversial executive order regarding America's AI policy is facing opposition from MAGA loyalists and the White House's Special Adviser on AI and Crypto.
- The draft order would allow the federal government to punish states for enacting their own AI laws, a move that has alarmed conservative podcasters and critics.
- Concerns exist that supporting such an order could alienate Trump's base, who are often distrustful of Big Tech and view AI as a threat to jobs and values.
- Political operatives are working to persuade President Trump against signing a swift and aggressive AI moratorium, viewing it as potential political suicide, especially with upcoming midterms.
- The draft order proposed a blanket moratorium on state AI laws to accelerate innovation while Congress develops a federal framework, but its aggressive consolidation of power under David Sacks and potential for the DOJ to sue states has drawn criticism.