In Tampa, Florida, just days after Governor Ron DeSantis introduced his proposal to establish AI standards within the state, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to enforce a nationwide standard for artificial intelligence.

Governor DeSantis has already voiced his opposition to this new federal mandate, arguing that it restricts states from crafting their own regulations.

President Trump emphasized the need for a unified approach to AI governance to avoid a patchwork of state laws that could hinder technological innovation, particularly in the face of intense global competition from China.