Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation

March 20, 2026

TL;DR

The new blueprint prioritizes AI acceleration and a national strategy for global AI dominance.
It suggests federal safeguards for child safety, including age verification and limitations on training AI on minors' data.
The plan aims to bar states from enacting their own AI laws, promoting a unified federal approach.
It proposes a federal framework for AI-generated replicas (deepfakes) with exceptions for First Amendment-protected uses.
The blueprint encourages leaving AI copyright issues to the courts and discourages congressional action.
It addresses concerns about AI-enabled scams and fraud, suggesting augmented law enforcement efforts.
The plan supports making federal datasets available for AI training and utilizing existing sector-specific regulatory bodies.
It seeks to prevent increased electricity costs for residential ratepayers due to AI data centers while streamlining federal permits for data center construction.

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