White House urges G7 to ease AI rules, signals U.S. framework
White House OSTP director Michael Kratsios opened the G7 tech ministers’ meeting in Montréal on Tuesday urging allies to strip away 'innovation‑killing' barriers and adopt sector‑specific approaches that speed AI deployment while safeguarding the public. He framed a 'trusted AI ecosystem' aligned to national priorities as the U.S. goal, while President Trump wrote Monday he will issue a 'One Rule' executive order this week to create a single national AI regulatory framework and avoid a patchwork of 50 state approvals.
📌 Key Facts
- Michael Kratsios delivered the U.S. message at the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Montréal, Quebec, on Tuesday.
- Kratsios called for removing regulatory burdens and favoring sector‑specific AI rules to accelerate innovation.
- President Trump said Monday he will issue a 'One Rule' executive order to establish a single national AI regulatory framework, warning against state-by-state approvals.
- The article notes Trump previously appointed David Sacks as 'AI czar' and rolled back prior federal AI oversight policies in January.
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has criticized federal preemption of state AI regulation as aiding Big Tech.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2025, 47 US states have introduced AI-related legislation, with Texas passing the most bills.
How different states are approaching AI — Brookings Institution
AI is projected to increase US GDP by approximately 1.5% by 2035 through productivity gains.
The Projected Impact of Generative AI on Future Productivity Growth — Penn Wharton Budget Model
Innovation related to AI could displace 6-7% of the US workforce if widely adopted.
How Will AI Affect the Global Workforce? — Goldman Sachs
Approximately 30% of white-collar roles could be performed by generative AI, compared to less than 1% of blue-collar jobs.
Generative AI to affect blue-collar jobs less than white-collar jobs — Staffing Industry Analysts
In 2024, US-based institutions produced 40 notable AI models, compared to 15 from China and 3 from Europe.
The 2025 AI Index Report — Stanford HAI