Trump delays AI executive order, citing competition with China
President Trump has postponed an executive order on artificial intelligence, citing concerns about its potential impact on U.S. competition with China. The decision follows input from tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who expressed reservations about the order. The proposed order aimed to establish a framework for AI developers to coordinate with the government before releasing advanced AI models.
- ▪Trump delayed signing an executive order on AI due to concerns about its implications for U.S.-China competition.
- ▪The decision was influenced by feedback from tech industry leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
- ▪The order was intended to create a voluntary framework for AI developers to engage with the U.S. government.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on May 21, in Washington.Jacquelyn Martin/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountU.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had postponed signing an executive order on AI because he did not like certain aspects of it and did not want to take any steps that might undermine the U.S. position in its AI competition with China.Trump had planned to sign the order at a ceremony on Thursday afternoon attended by CEOs of AI companies.U.S.
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