SCOOP: White House Working Against Florida Attempt to Limit AI for Minors, Seeking Federal Solution
Same show, different day.
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The White House is engaging against a Florida bill that would establish limits on artificial intelligence including protections for minors, sources familiar with the matter tell The Daily Signal.
The White House has contacted Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez and his staff members about opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, sources said.
So far, Perez has sent the bill through four committees in the House since its introduction early this year. Perez told reporters on Tuesday that he is skeptical states should pass legislation on an issue where the federal government has “first dibs.”
“I’ve been very clear that I think AI is an issue that should be dealt with by the federal government. I have massive concerns with the state’s ability to deal with anything in tech,” Perez said.
The view mirrors that of the White House and Silicon Valley, who favor a uniform federal standard over local attempts to address the potential perils of AI. The White House has already been revealed to be exerting pressure in Utah to kill an AI child safety and transparency bill.
“The speaker believes the states should not interfere with President Trump’s ability to lead on this important issue,” Amelia Angleton, Perez’s communications director, told The Daily Signal.
DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights would affirm existing protections against AI porn, including explicit images featuring minors; prohibit Florida government offices from using Chinese-created AI tools; and provide parental controls on AI for minors.
In December, Perez asked committee leaders to consider the “potentially positive and negative impacts” of AI ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Perez opposed the AI Bill of Rights before hearing from the White House due to his belief that the federal government should lead the AI conversation, a source close to Florida House leadership told The Daily Signal.
A White House official pointed to President Donald Trump’s Dec. 11 executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” which ordered the attorney general to establish an AI litigation task force that would challenge state efforts to regulate AI.
“The White House supports AI regulation that supports minors, as outlined in the Executive Order – ‘That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded,'” the official said in response to a request for comment from The Daily Signal. “Any reporting otherwise is fatally flawed,” the official said.
“The Trump Administration is committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of children in the digital age,” the official continued. “In May 2025, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, legislation championed by the First Lady to protect young Americans from deepfake exploitation online.”
Keith Flaugh, CEO of Florida Citizens Alliance, which has lobbied the state legislature to protect children with the AI Bill of Rights, sees the Florida legislation as necessary and is concerned it will not move forward in the Florida House.
“AI, without regulation, …
Same show, different day.
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The White House is engaging against a Florida bill that would establish limits on artificial intelligence including protections for minors, sources familiar with the matter tell The Daily Signal.
The White House has contacted Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez and his staff members about opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, sources said.
So far, Perez has sent the bill through four committees in the House since its introduction early this year. Perez told reporters on Tuesday that he is skeptical states should pass legislation on an issue where the federal government has “first dibs.”
“I’ve been very clear that I think AI is an issue that should be dealt with by the federal government. I have massive concerns with the state’s ability to deal with anything in tech,” Perez said.
The view mirrors that of the White House and Silicon Valley, who favor a uniform federal standard over local attempts to address the potential perils of AI. The White House has already been revealed to be exerting pressure in Utah to kill an AI child safety and transparency bill.
“The speaker believes the states should not interfere with President Trump’s ability to lead on this important issue,” Amelia Angleton, Perez’s communications director, told The Daily Signal.
DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights would affirm existing protections against AI porn, including explicit images featuring minors; prohibit Florida government offices from using Chinese-created AI tools; and provide parental controls on AI for minors.
In December, Perez asked committee leaders to consider the “potentially positive and negative impacts” of AI ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Perez opposed the AI Bill of Rights before hearing from the White House due to his belief that the federal government should lead the AI conversation, a source close to Florida House leadership told The Daily Signal.
A White House official pointed to President Donald Trump’s Dec. 11 executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” which ordered the attorney general to establish an AI litigation task force that would challenge state efforts to regulate AI.
“The White House supports AI regulation that supports minors, as outlined in the Executive Order – ‘That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded,'” the official said in response to a request for comment from The Daily Signal. “Any reporting otherwise is fatally flawed,” the official said.
“The Trump Administration is committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of children in the digital age,” the official continued. “In May 2025, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, legislation championed by the First Lady to protect young Americans from deepfake exploitation online.”
Keith Flaugh, CEO of Florida Citizens Alliance, which has lobbied the state legislature to protect children with the AI Bill of Rights, sees the Florida legislation as necessary and is concerned it will not move forward in the Florida House.
“AI, without regulation, …
SCOOP: White House Working Against Florida Attempt to Limit AI for Minors, Seeking Federal Solution
Same show, different day.
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The White House is engaging against a Florida bill that would establish limits on artificial intelligence including protections for minors, sources familiar with the matter tell The Daily Signal.
The White House has contacted Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez and his staff members about opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, sources said.
So far, Perez has sent the bill through four committees in the House since its introduction early this year. Perez told reporters on Tuesday that he is skeptical states should pass legislation on an issue where the federal government has “first dibs.”
“I’ve been very clear that I think AI is an issue that should be dealt with by the federal government. I have massive concerns with the state’s ability to deal with anything in tech,” Perez said.
The view mirrors that of the White House and Silicon Valley, who favor a uniform federal standard over local attempts to address the potential perils of AI. The White House has already been revealed to be exerting pressure in Utah to kill an AI child safety and transparency bill.
“The speaker believes the states should not interfere with President Trump’s ability to lead on this important issue,” Amelia Angleton, Perez’s communications director, told The Daily Signal.
DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights would affirm existing protections against AI porn, including explicit images featuring minors; prohibit Florida government offices from using Chinese-created AI tools; and provide parental controls on AI for minors.
In December, Perez asked committee leaders to consider the “potentially positive and negative impacts” of AI ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Perez opposed the AI Bill of Rights before hearing from the White House due to his belief that the federal government should lead the AI conversation, a source close to Florida House leadership told The Daily Signal.
A White House official pointed to President Donald Trump’s Dec. 11 executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” which ordered the attorney general to establish an AI litigation task force that would challenge state efforts to regulate AI.
“The White House supports AI regulation that supports minors, as outlined in the Executive Order – ‘That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded,'” the official said in response to a request for comment from The Daily Signal. “Any reporting otherwise is fatally flawed,” the official said.
“The Trump Administration is committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of children in the digital age,” the official continued. “In May 2025, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, legislation championed by the First Lady to protect young Americans from deepfake exploitation online.”
Keith Flaugh, CEO of Florida Citizens Alliance, which has lobbied the state legislature to protect children with the AI Bill of Rights, sees the Florida legislation as necessary and is concerned it will not move forward in the Florida House.
“AI, without regulation, …
0 Comments
0 Shares
39 Views
0 Reviews
