Read the AI executive order Trump decided not to sign
President Donald Trump postponed signing a draft executive order on artificial intelligence, citing concerns it could hinder U.S. efforts to outpace China in AI dominance. The seven-page document proposed voluntary federal reviews for advanced AI models like those from Anthropic, but Trump criticized specific aspects, leaving the timeline for revisions or rescheduling unclear.
A draft executive order on artificial intelligence, intended for signing by President Donald Trump on May 20, was abruptly postponed without explanation. The document, obtained by POLITICO, aims to address risks from advanced AI models, including potential cyberattacks if misused, by establishing a voluntary 90-day review process for developers before public release. The order emphasizes that reviews would remain voluntary, with no mandatory licensing requirements for AI developers. The draft also directs the attorney general to enforce federal laws against unauthorized AI-driven cyber intrusions or criminal activities. Tech companies and AI executives had been briefed on the order’s contents and invited to attend a White House signing ceremony, but Trump later stated he rejected parts of the proposal. He expressed concern that the order could slow U.S. progress in competing with China in AI development. A senior White House official noted that former Trump AI adviser David Sacks had raised doubts about the voluntary review system potentially becoming mandatory in the future. However, the administration has not disclosed any planned revisions or a new timeline for the order’s signing. The postponement leaves the fate of the AI regulations uncertain, with no further details released by the White House.
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