What does President Trump's new executive order on AI mean for California?

The order creates an "AI Litigation Task Force" to challenge state laws and uses federal funds for broadband access as a bargaining chip.

Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal

The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.

With executive order, Trump moves to undo state AI laws

Justice Department will challenge state laws on artificial intelligence and federal technology grants could be withheld.

Trump expected to sign executive order to reclassify marijuana as soon as Monday, source tells CNBC; pot stocks surge

Trump expected to sign executive order to reclassify marijuana as soon as Monday.
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Trump cites Colorado in new executive order banning states from creating ‘cumbersome’ AI laws

Colorado's state law, passed in 2024, seeks to prevent discrimination in the AI systems that businesses and governments use in making key decisions, such as hiring, education and banking.

President Trump signs new executive order to limit state's rights to pass rules over AI.

President Trump's executive order comes as Governor DeSantis pushed state lawmakers to introduce an "AI Bill of Rights" next session. Critics say the White House cannot block states in this manner, unless congress actually passes a law.
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MAGA scrambles to influence Trump's AI executive order

MAGA populists are making a last-minute bid to shape President Trump's promised executive order targeting state AI laws, pitching two draft proposals to the White House this week. Why it matters: Republicans are split on regulating AI,

Federal judge strikes down Trump executive order blocking wind energy projects

A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump's wind energy ban after 17 states sued, calling the executive order "arbitrary and capricious."
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