Tech-sector leaders rally around Trump’s AI order on state regulation

Major technology groups praised President Trump’s executive order aimed at preempting state AI regulation, citing what they see as an urgently needed brake on the proliferation of state-level requirements, while also emphasizing the need for long-term regulatory certainty that only Congress can provide.

“This EO gives American innovators the breathing room to build boldly and responsibly and lawmakers the runway to craft smart national policy,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and vice chair of the Consumer Technology Association.

“The best way...