Trump scraps signing AI executive order to keep ‘lead’ over China in industry
Donald Trump postponed signing an AI executive order on Thursday, citing concerns it could hinder U.S. competitiveness with China, particularly over voluntary model reviews by federal agencies. The decision followed reports that formal regulatory procedures were being considered due to rising security risks from AI advancements.
Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had delayed the signing of a planned executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. The postponement came after he expressed concerns that the proposed measures could undermine the U.S.’s leading position in AI over China. Trump stated in the Oval Office that certain aspects of the regulations were unsatisfactory, adding that the U.S. currently holds a dominant position in the industry. The executive order was intended to introduce voluntary reviews for AI models by federal agencies up to 90 days before public release. Trump argued that the regulations could disrupt job growth and economic benefits tied to AI development, emphasizing that the sector is creating 'tremendous numbers of jobs.' He also suggested that the measures might act as a 'blocker' to progress. According to U.S. media reports, the decision to initiate regulatory procedures stemmed from growing concerns about AI’s increasing power and potential security threats to national interests. The signing ceremony, initially scheduled for Thursday afternoon, was canceled as a result of Trump’s reservations. Trump reiterated that the U.S. maintains a strong lead in AI, stating, 'China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead.' His remarks highlighted a tension between regulatory oversight and maintaining global competitiveness in the fast-growing AI market.
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