In the News: States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump’s efforts to stop them

SIIA Executive Vice President for Global Public Policy and Government Affairs Paul Lekas was quoted in a Stateline article examining growing tensions between state lawmakers and the Trump administration over artificial intelligence regulation. The piece highlights how states across the country are continuing to advance AI legislation despite a new executive order aimed at limiting state-level rules.

Lekas underscored industry concerns about the risks of a fragmented regulatory landscape, noting the administration's focus on avoiding barriers to innovation and interstate commerce. His comments reinforce SIIA's position that a coordinated federal approach is essential as policymakers balance consumer protections with continued AI development.