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Critics Say White House's Draft AI Order Is a Power Grab

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Leaked Executive Order Would Strip States of Power to Regulate AI Tech Firms Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 20, 2025

A White House draft executive order that would strip states of their power to regulate AI is drawing criticism from privacy and consumer groups. (Image: Shutterstock)

A fierce national backlash is brewing over a leaked White House draft executive order that would strip states of their power to regulate artificial intelligence - a move celebrated by the tech sector but condemned by bipartisan lawmakers and privacy and cybersecurity advocates.

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The draft order, titled "Eliminating State Law Obstruction of National AI Policy," directs the U.S. attorney general to form an "AI litigation task force" that aims to challenge state AI laws on grounds such as unconstitutional regulation of interstate commerce or preemption by federal law.

The order also calls for the Department of Commerce ...


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