Trump scraps AI order amid industry pushback from former Goldman exec

US President Donald Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order related to artificial intelligence (AI), citing concerns that it could weaken the US tech edge.

According to reports, Trump had initially planned to issue the order, but after receiving feedback from industry experts and Silicon Valley leaders, he decided to delay its implementation. The exact reasons for the postponement are not specified, but sources suggest that some of the concerns raised were related to the potential impact on the US technology sector.

Industry leaders, including David Sacks, had expressed concerns about the order’s potential effects on the industry. Trump reportedly took these concerns into consideration before making the decision to postpone the signing of the executive order.

The development comes as the US and China engage in a growing competition for technological supremacy. The AI executive order was seen as part of the US government’s efforts to strengthen its position in this area.

While details about the postponed executive order remain unclear, it is evident that Trump’s decision reflects his administration’s ongoing efforts to balance national security concerns with the need to promote innovation and competitiveness in the tech sector.

The postponement has sparked interest among industry leaders and policymakers, who will likely continue to monitor developments on AI policy in the coming weeks.

Source: Google News World