The White House has released a comprehensive national AI policy framework aimed at establishing federal standards without creating a new regulatory body. The proposal urges Congress to enact laws addressing child safety, free speech, intellectual property, and infrastructure needs, while preempting what it calls a burdensome 'patchwork' of state regulations.
The plan emphasizes protecting minors from exploitation, calling for parental controls and safeguards against AI-driven self-harm or sexual abuse. It also advocates for federal anti-deepfake legislation with exceptions for satire, news, and protected expression.
While supporting the use of copyrighted material in AI training, the framework defers legal resolution to courts. It links AI growth to infrastructure reform, including faster data center permitting and ratepayer protections to prevent electricity cost spikes.
Critics, including Public Citizen, accuse the administration of favoring Big Tech over public interest, warning that preempting state laws could undermine vital local oversight.