The Trump administration advances a unified AI regulation framework, aiming to break down policy fragmentation at the state level

2026-01-21 15:44:11

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【BitPush】White House AI and Cryptocurrency Affairs Director David Sacks recently expressed his views, pointing out that one of the major obstacles to AI innovation is the proliferation of regulatory rules. He revealed that the Trump administration is working on establishing a unified federal AI regulatory framework with the goal of breaking the current patchwork of state-by-state policies.

How bad is the current situation? State regulations vary widely, pieced together haphazardly, and the cost for companies to adapt to this fragmented policy environment is extremely high. An AI application approved in California might need to be redesigned for use in other states. This “policy salad” not only hampers the pace of innovation but also discourages capital investment.

The Trump administration’s approach is very clear: standardize regulations, reduce uncertainty, and allow AI companies to focus on technological breakthroughs rather than compliance costs. This move could trigger a chain reaction across the entire tech industry and even the crypto ecosystem.

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EthMaximalist

· 8h ago

A unified regulatory framework sounds good, but the problem is... will the final standards end up being even stricter? California definitely won't agree to compromise further. --- Wow, finally someone said it—fragmented regulation is really stifling innovation. --- Wait, is this again paving the way for big companies? Small teams still have to struggle to adapt. --- Honestly, I'm more concerned about how this framework will affect crypto... It seems like AI and crypto are being regulated together, which might be the real plan. --- Smart move, unify AI first, then unify crypto—playing your cards well. --- It's all well and good to say that, but the key is how it will actually be implemented. Don't let it turn into a bunch of empty documents. --- Now capital should be laughing. With compliance costs reduced, funding rounds will take off.

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LiquidityWizard

· 10h ago

honestly? unified frameworks sound good in theory but statistically speaking we all know how this plays out... federal overreach disguised as "efficiency" lol. remember when they promised simplification last time?

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CodeZeroBasis

· 11h ago

Finally, someone has spoken out about this. California's rules are really annoying, and the cross-state adaptation costs are exploding, making it impossible for startups to play. Speaking of a unified framework, it sounds good, but can it really be implemented... I always feel it's just an empty promise. Regulatory fragmentation is indeed a tumor, but centralized standards can also be controlled by some big companies, which is the real concern. Wait, is this good or bad for the crypto ecosystem? Can anyone interpret this? I'm a bit confused. Instead of trying to establish a unified framework, it's better to just loosen the restrictions. Innovation itself is the best screening mechanism.

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SerumDegen

· 11h ago

unified framework? bro, this is just lipstick on a pig... watch the cascade when they realize fed-level reg is even MORE restrictive than california's mess. classic liquidation of startup dreams incoming.

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ForkItAll

· 11h ago

Finally, someone has spoken out. It's really outrageous that each state does its own thing. If this time they can truly unify standards, honestly, it would be good news for us who are messing around in Web3. No more guessing what regulators are thinking. Can the rules in California be recognized by other states as well? This has been asked for too long.

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 11h ago

A unified framework sounds good, but can it really control all states? Feels like a dream... One-size-fits-all federal standards? Big tech companies are laughing, what about small teams... The term "policy salad" is used perfectly, hahaha Now California's strict rules will have to loosen up, interesting Basically, it's still paving the way for big corporations; this old trick is nothing new Waiting to see what happens, if the federal framework is set and California causes more trouble, what then

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WagmiAnon

· 11h ago

Finally someone spoke out. The AI regulations in each state are really a huge joke, and companies are being pushed to the limit. The idea of a unified framework sounds simple, but can it really be implemented without creating new problems... If this move can really be pushed forward, the crypto side might also get a breather. Honestly, it still depends on whether Sacks and others can fight through the opposition. Frankly, California's aggressive regulatory approach is indeed dragging the entire industry down. Brothers, if this really happens, VCs might start raising funds like crazy again. But I'm a bit worried that the federal framework might ultimately be watered down into something meaningless.

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