Lawmakers not backing down from AI protections

Lawmakers not backing down from AI protections

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies from state laws.

AI Regulation: The President Weighs In

On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, an executive order (“EO” or the “Order”) intended to establish uniform, nationwide guidance on artificial intelligence (“AI”).  The EO seeks to address the growing patchwork of state-level AI legislation across the United States.  According to the Order, the Administration’s objective is to “sustain and enhance the United States’ global…

Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation - The Times Weekly

Illinois has at least a half dozen laws regulating potentially harmful aspects of artificial intelligence Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies from state laws. Trump’s order targets state regulations, including several in Illinois, that he said are inconsistent with national policy on AI. Critics said Illi…

Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

CHICAGO — Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies from state laws.