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Trump’s AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents

By Rebecca BellanTechCrunchMar 20, 2026
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Trump's AI framework advocates for federal preemption of state laws, aiming to streamline regulations and promote innovation in the tech industry. It notably shifts the responsibility for child safety from companies to parents, which raises concerns about the adequacy of protections for children in an increasingly digital world. This approach could significantly alter the regulatory landscape for AI technologies and their impact on youth.

Trump’s AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents

Trump’s AI framework pushes federal preemption of state laws, emphasizes innovation, and shifts responsibility for child safety toward parents while laying out lighter-touch rules for tech companies.

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