Episode
Trump Signs EO Targeting State AI Laws While Meta Showcases Risks of Weak Tech Regulation
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- The AI Policy Podcast
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- Dec 18, 2025
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- 3393
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Summary
In this episode, we unpack President Trump’s new executive order targeting state AI laws, including how the final version compares to an earlier draft (1:26), and the legal and political challenges it is likely to face (14:46). We then discuss recent Reuters reporting on Meta’s reliance on scam-driven ad revenue (22:12) and what the social media experience suggests about the risks of failing to regulate AI (45:21).