Here’s the Executive Order on AI That Gave Trump Cold Feet
President Trump decided not to sign a draft executive order on AI safeguards that would have allowed the federal government access to AI models before their release. The draft emphasized that participation would be voluntary, which raised questions about the administration's last-minute change of heart. Concerns from AI industry leaders about potential mandatory regulations and the impact on innovation reportedly influenced Trump's decision.
- ▪The draft executive order aimed to strengthen cybersecurity by allowing voluntary access to AI models.
- ▪Trump's administration has generally favored a hands-off approach to AI regulation.
- ▪Concerns from industry leaders about slowing innovation and potential mandatory reviews influenced Trump's decision.
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We finally have a look at the actual draft executive order on AI safeguards that President Donald Trump abruptly decided not to sign on Thursday. The executive order would have created a framework for AI companies to voluntarily give the federal government access to frontier AI models up to 90 days before their wider release to “strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure,” according to a draft of the order sent to Gizmodo from a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
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