We don’t imprison humans preemptively based on the capability to commit crime. Why regulate AI that way?
The Trump administration is considering reviving a regulatory approach to AI that emphasizes pre-release testing and approval. This comes amid ongoing debates about how to effectively regulate AI systems, which differ fundamentally from traditional software. Experts argue that regulation should focus on real-world behavior and outcomes rather than solely on capabilities and pre-deployment assessments.
- ▪The Trump administration is looking into reviving a Biden-era approach to AI regulation.
- ▪Over 60 of Trump's allies have urged him to adopt a more hands-on approach to AI oversight.
- ▪Current regulatory efforts often focus on capabilities and pre-deployment testing rather than real-world impacts.
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The Trump administration has reportedly been looking into reviving a Biden-era approach to regulating the release of new AI models, reversing one of its earliest decisions to give the industry free rein. Just earlier this week, reports surfaced that over 60 of President Trump’s allies sent him a letter urging him to take a more hands-on approach to AI, with pre-release testing and approval. Then, on Thursday, Trump abruptly postponed the signing of an executive order that would’ve provided for more oversight – signaling the ongoing debate over AI regulation. Recommended Video The approach under consideration, first proposed in 2023, focuses on the wrong target.
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