WQLN PBS NPR
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

Phone
(814) 864-3001

© 2025 PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Trump's executive order limits state regulations of AI

Season 2025 Episode 346 | 7m 39s

President Trump has signed an executive order that would block states from enforcing laws they pass to regulate A.I., or artificial intelligence.The directive marks a big win for tech giants but will likely be challenged in the courts. Jacob Ward, founder of The Rip Current, joins Geoff Bennett to help break down the concerns and the arguments around all of this.

Major corporate funding for the PBS NewsHour is provided by Care.com, Consumer Cellular, and Fidelity. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Mutual of America. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Latest Episodes
December 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 7, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
December 6, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
December 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
December 3, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Extras
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's recent series of setbacks
Indiana Republican explains why he defied Trump and rejected congressional redistricting
News Wrap: Preservationists sue Trump over his White House ballroom renovation
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with impunity, halting West Bank olive harvest
What we know about the Epstein photos released by Democrats
Venezuelan opposition leader makes harrowing journey to receive Nobel Peace Prize
News Wrap: Indiana GOP votes down effort to redraw electoral maps in rare Trump rebuke
Investigation delves into the Tate brothers and their connection to the Trump family
Ukraine pushes for security guarantees against Russia as pressure grows on peace plan
Why private credit is creating major concerns among economists
WQLN PBS Passport is a member benefit that provides you with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming!