White House National AI Policy Framework Calls For Preempting State Laws, Protecting Children

The White House framework seeks to preempt “cumbersome” state AI laws in favor of a single national standard, but it faces an uncertain future amid political opposition. The framework also recommends that laws of general applicability remain in place, including those protecting children and consumers and preventing fraud.

The framework calls for age-assurance requirements, stronger parental controls, and measures to reduce minors' exposure to harmful content, while deferring to the courts on the impact of intellectual property law on the AI training on copyrighted material.

While Congress considers the framework and other legislative proposals, companies will need to continue navigating a patchwork of state and federal regulations. Until a national standard is codified and regulatory alignment with key U.S. trading partners is advanced, businesses developing or deploying AI systems face ongoing