The White House has released policy guidelines aimed at blocking state laws regulating artificial intelligence, while also recommending some safeguards for children and consumer protections for energy costs. The proposal includes federal AI legislation to override existing state laws and streamline the process for building data centers. The framework also includes guardrails to prevent the government from using the technology for censorship and mandating AI-related workforce training. The guidelines follow an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December that the Justice Department would sue states that pass laws regulating AI. Public interest groups have expressed concerns that any federal legislation will fall short of stronger safety and privacy protections.