New AI Laws Hit Every State on January 1 — Then Trump’s Executive Order Threw It All Into Chaos Multiple state AI laws including California’s SB 53 transparency requirements took effect January 1, 2026 — only to be immediately challenged by a new federal Executive Order signaling preemption. Companies that spent months on state compliance now face conflicting guidance. Keywords: state AI laws 2026, California SB 53, AI compliance, AI executive order federal