Trump order seeks to preempt state AI rules
On Dec. 11, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to block states from regulating artificial intelligence, centralizing oversight at the federal level. The move would constrain Minnesota and Twin Cities authorities from enacting or enforcing local AI rules affecting public agencies, schools and major employers, and could shift compliance requirements for metro businesses and governments.
đ Key Facts
- Action: Presidential executive order asserting federal preemption over state AI regulation
- Date: December 11, 2025
- Implication: Limits Minnesota/Twin Cities ability to set AI-related standards for public services, procurement and private-sector use
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