White House Drops AI Framework, Wants Congress to Override State Laws
New federal AI policy blueprint pushes to preempt state-level AI regulations and add age-gating for AI models.
The White House just laid out its AI policy framework — and it's making a big power play. The administration is explicitly asking Congress to step in and preempt state laws that regulate how AI models are developed or that penalize companies building them.
That's a direct shot at the patchwork of state-level AI legislation that's been piling up. The message is clear: AI regulation should be a federal game, not a state-by-state mess.
The framework also calls for age-gating requirements on AI models. Details on implementation remain thin, but the intent signals a push to restrict minors' access to certain AI tools at the model level.
This isn't just a suggestion memo. It's a concrete legislative wishlist aimed at Congress, laying down markers on preemption, youth safety, and developer liability. Whether lawmakers bite is another story entirely.