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Trump Overturns Biden’s Executive Order on AI Risk Management
U.S. President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order issued by Joe Biden, which aimed to address the risks artificial intelligence (AI) poses to consumers, workers, and national security. Biden’s order required developers of high-risk AI systems to share safety test results with the government under the Defense Production Act before public release. It also directed federal agencies to establish standards for safety testing and mitigate risks related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity threats.
The 2023 order was introduced amid growing concerns over the potential dangers of AI systems and the lack of legislative guardrails to regulate the technology. However, Trump’s decision aligns with the 2024 Republican Party platform, which criticized the order for stifling AI innovation. The platform emphasized a vision for AI development rooted in free speech and human progress, arguing that overregulation hinders technological advancement.
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Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence capable of producing text, images, and videos, has generated both enthusiasm and concern. While it holds transformative potential, critics warn it could displace jobs and pose other societal risks. Biden’s order sought to address these challenges by enforcing stricter oversight, but Trump’s administration has opted for a more laissez-faire approach.
Despite repealing Biden’s AI risk management order, Trump left intact a separate executive order issued last week by Biden. That order focused on addressing the growing energy demands of advanced AI data centers, calling for federal support and the leasing of sites owned by the Departments of Defense and Energy.
The revocation comes as the U.S. Commerce Department introduces new restrictions on AI chip exports, drawing criticism from industry leaders, including Nvidia. The ongoing debate highlights the tension between promoting innovation and addressing the risks associated with AI’s rapid development.
