Donald Trump May Have Just Opened the Floodgates on Unregulated AI

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Okay, so Donald Trump just dropped an executive order that could really shake things up, not just in Hollywood, but across a ton of different industries. Basically, he’s trying to prevent states from making their own rules about artificial intelligence. The White House is spinning it as a way to keep the US ahead in the AI game, saying they want a simple, national approach that doesn’t stifle innovation. We’ll have to see how this plays out, but it feels like a pretty significant power play when it comes to the future of AI development.

President Trump, 79, has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to create a special team – an “AI Litigation Task Force” – to challenge state laws related to artificial intelligence. According to NBC News, Trump defended this move by saying that many AI companies want to base their operations in the U.S., but would be discouraged if they faced a complex web of regulations from each of the 50 states.

My administration has made significant progress in promoting artificial intelligence, including updating federal rules to make it easier for businesses to use AI in various industries. This has already benefited Americans and attracted trillions of dollars in investment nationwide. However, we are still at the beginning of this technological shift and are competing globally for leadership in AI. To succeed, American AI companies need the freedom to innovate without being held back by overly strict rules. Unfortunately, too much regulation at the state level is hindering this progress.

AI Fears in Hollywood Continue to Grow


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There’s increasing concern that widespread use of artificial intelligence could negatively impact the entertainment industry and the people who work in it. Industry professionals are worried about issues like copyright violations, losing control of their likeness, job losses for actors, and a decline in the unique quality of human creativity in movies and TV shows. Many are calling for regulations to address these concerns about AI in film and television.

When news broke that Tilly Norwood, an actress created using artificial intelligence by Particle6 Productions, might be signed by a talent agency, the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA quickly issued a strong criticism of the AI creation.

Norwood isn’t a real actor; it’s a computer-created character built using the performances of many professionals. Because it lacks real-life experience and genuine emotion, audiences haven’t shown much interest in watching something created entirely by a computer, separate from human connection.

Jameela Jamil, known for her role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, expressed strong discomfort with the idea of using AI actors. Mara Wilson, the former child star of Matilda, raised a critical point on social media, questioning why real actresses weren’t hired instead of creating an AI performer from the faces of many different women.

Meanwhile, Morgan Freeman, bluntly stated that “nobody likes” Norwood because she’s “not real.”

Films and TV shows won’t benefit from this situation. The actors’ union exists to ensure actors continue working, which creates a direct conflict of interest here.

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2025-12-13 22:18