White House puts red state AI laws under scrutiny

GOP lawmakers in several red states want to pass AI safety bills, but their efforts are being chilled by the fear of angering the White House. Why it matters: State lawmakers eager to tackle AI over concerns about kids, jobs and privacy are facing pushback from the White House, with tensions poised to spike next week. The Trump administration's pending list of "onerous" state AI laws could set up a federal crackdown on state regulation and reshape who writes the rules for AI. Driving the news: