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Trump’s AI Strategy Pledges Funding Withholding for States with Heavy AI Rules
Plan ties federal dollars to regulatory compliance on AI standards
As part of the new AI Action Plan, the administration proposes limiting federal funding to states with “burdensome” AI laws, instructing agencies to factor state regulatory climates into grant decisions.
The plan also authorizes the FCC to challenge state AI statutes that conflict with federal authority.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The plan also authorizes the FCC to challenge state AI statutes that conflict with federal authority.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
