**The White House Proposes New AI Policy Framework, Seeking to Overrule State Laws** The White House has unveiled a comprehensive AI policy framework, urging Congress to establish federal regulations that supersede state-level laws governing the use of artificial intelligence. This move follows repeated attempts by the Trump administration to override more restrictive state AI regulations, including the failed "One Big Beautiful Bill." The framework seeks to address a range of issues, from child privacy to AI's role in the workforce. At the heart of the framework is the need for uniform regulation across the United States. The White House emphasizes that a patchwork of conflicting state laws would undermine American innovation and hinder the country's ability to lead in the global AI race. In a statement, the White House notes, *"Importantly, this framework can succeed only if it is applied uniformly across the United States."* The framework places significant emphasis on child privacy protections, calling for Congress to require companies to provide tools such as screen time controls, content exposure limits, and account controls. The White House also affirms that existing child privacy protections apply to AI systems, including limits on data collection and use for AI training. Additionally, the framework proposes allowing carveout states to enforce their own laws protecting children, such as prohibitions on child sexual abuse material generated by AI. The energy-use and environmental impact of AI infrastructure is a pressing concern, with the White House focusing on the cost of data centers. The framework suggests that federal AI regulation should prevent companies from passing on higher electricity costs to nearby residents. To facilitate the construction of AI infrastructure, the framework proposes streamlining the permitting process and encouraging on-site and behind-the-meter power generation. Furthermore, the White House calls for fewer restrictions on software-side AI development, proposing "regulatory sandboxes for AI applications" and advocating for the provision of federal datasets in AI-ready formats. In a notable departure from recent legislation, the framework appears to support the protection of Section 230, a provision that shields platforms from liability for hosted content. The White House writes, *"Congress should prevent the United States government from coercing technology providers, including AI providers, to ban, compel or alter content based on partisan or ideological agendas."* The framework also takes a hands-off approach to copyright and intellectual property issues, suggesting that these matters be resolved in court rather than through legislation. However, the White House does propose enabling licensing frameworks to allow IP holders to negotiate compensation from AI providers.