US AI Policy Diverges Between Federal and State Levels
The White House moved to streamline data center permits while California's legislature passed new bills to regulate AI chatbots and safety.
The U.S. approach to artificial intelligence governance showed signs of divergence on Sep 15, 2025, as the federal executive branch and California's state legislature pursued different priorities. The White House focused on deregulation to accelerate AI infrastructure development, while California advanced new rules aimed at managing the risks of AI applications.[4, 5]
White House Pushes to Streamline Infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened an AI roundtable at the White House with industry leaders to discuss streamlining the construction of data centers. The event was part of President Trump's "AI Action Plan," which aims to make the United …
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