President Donald Trump postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday, citing concerns that it could impede U.S. competitiveness against China in the development and advancement of AI technologies.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump postponed the signing of an AI executive order, citing concerns it could impede U.S. competitiveness against China. The order aimed to create a voluntary framework for AI developers and secure federal systems.
- Trump delayed the order because he didn't like certain aspects
- Concerns about cybersecurity risks from advanced AI systems are growing
- The administration is planning a program to promote U.S. AI exports with billions in financing
According to CBS News, Trump stated he delayed the signing because he did not like certain aspects of the order. He told reporters, 'Because I didn't like what I was seeing,' adding that he wants the U.S. to remain as competitive as possible in AI development.
The executive order was expected to create a voluntary framework for AI developers to engage with the federal government before releasing advanced models and promote the use of AI tools, per Reuters. Trump did not specify which parts of the order he objected to.
Concerns about cybersecurity risks posed by powerful new AI systems like Anthropic's Mythos are growing across the U.S. government and private sector. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell convened an urgent meeting with Wall Street CEOs in April to discuss these risks, as reported by PBS.
The Trump administration is also planning a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S. AI tools with billions in export financing, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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