Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The order is intended to ensure American companies are “free to innovate without cumbersome regulation” and to “remove barriers to American AI leadership.” It cites a proliferation of AI legislative proposals in state legislatures, including California and Colorado laws as requiring “complex and burdensome disclosure” due to potential risks posed by AI. The Trump administration is advocating for a “minimally burdensome national standard” in lieu of varied state-level regulations.
The order establishes an “AI Litigation Task Force” within the Department of Justice, tasked with challenging state AI laws on grounds including unconstitutional regulation of commerce and federal preemption. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce is instructed to evaluate state laws that conflict with the policies set forth in the order, identifying those that mandate changes to truthful AI outputs or compel disclosures potentially in violation of the First Amendment or other constitutional provisions. The Commerce Department is also to suspend remaining funding from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Act to any state with conflicting laws.
The Federal Communications Commission is called upon to consider the adoption of a federal reporting and disclosure standard that would supersede conflicting state requirements. The White House Office of Legislative Affairs is also tasked with preparing recommendations for a uniform national framework for AI regulation that would preempt state laws inconsistent with the executive order.
What This Means for Senior Living and Where to Go for the Facts
With President Trump’s December 11, 2025 executive order signaling a push toward a single, “minimally burdensome” federal approach and explicitly setting up federal mechanisms to challenge certain state AI laws, the regulatory environment for AI is likely to remain dynamic in the months ahead.
Regardless of where federal-state authority ultimately lands, one thing is already clear for senior living: AI and other enabling technologies are moving from “pilot” to “priority.” To help operators, partners, and investors cut through the noise and focus on what’s actually happening in communities today, Argentum’s 2025 State of Technology in Senior Living Report delivers a data-rich, forward-looking view of the landscape.
Inside the report, you’ll find:
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The top five technology trends shaping operations and care delivery
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The most pressing barriers to adoption—and how organizations are working through them
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How operators are using AI now (and what’s next)
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What senior living executives say they need most from technology partners
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Insights on data standardization and interoperability challenges
If you’re making decisions about tech investment, vendor strategy, or ROI, this report, free for Argentum members (1 $199 value) is a smart “north star” resource to keep your planning grounded while policy and standards continue to evolve. Download your copy today.