WHITE HOUSE SEEKS TO STANDARDIZE AI SAFETY, DATA USE AND INDUSTRY GUIDELINES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
President Trump will issue an executive order creating a national rule for artificial-intelligence governance, aiming to unify AI standards across the United States.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that would create a national rule for artificial-intelligence regulation, marking one of the administration’s most significant steps yet toward shaping U.S. AI governance.
The forthcoming order is expected to set nationwide standards for AI development, deployment, safety practices, data usage and transparency requirements — addressing concerns that conflicting state-level regulations could hinder innovation and create legal uncertainty for companies.
Senior officials say the goal is to establish a “unified, predictable regulatory environment” for sectors increasingly dependent on AI, including healthcare, transportation, defense, finance and manufacturing. The rule is also expected to outline federal-agency responsibilities for oversight and enforcement.
The move comes amid growing political pressure for Washington to act on AI policy as other major economies, including the EU and China, implement sweeping AI governance frameworks. U.S. lawmakers from both parties have warned that without federal leadership, the U.S. could fall behind in innovation or expose consumers to unregulated risks.
Industry leaders have offered mixed reactions, with some welcoming a standardized national approach and others warning that overly broad rules could slow technological progress. Civil-rights groups are expected to push for strong protections regarding bias, privacy and algorithmic transparency.
The White House will release the full text of the executive order later this week, with additional guidance expected from federal agencies in the coming months.
