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    President Trump Revokes Biden’s AI Executive Order, Signaling Policy Shift

    New Administration Alters Course on AI Regulation

    President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order aimed at mitigating artificial intelligence (AI) risks to consumers, workers, and national security on January 20, 2025. Which the former President Joe Biden issued back in 2023. This has been a new turn of approach by the United States government when it comes to AI oversight.

    Trump revokes Biden AI executive order

    Background on Biden’s AI Executive Order

    In October 2023, President Biden signed an executive order designed to provide complete oversight in the development of AI. This would include asking the AI developers to share test results regarding safety prior to public release. 

    Furthermore, it would charge the agencies with standards to develop the testing for the AI systems in addition to limitations regarding bias and discrimination.

    Trump Administration’s Perspective

    The Trump administration believes the executive order signed by Biden was too restrictive as it would deter AI innovation. Moreover, at the same time introduce undue regulatory pressures on the advancement of technology. By doing this, President Trump is creating a more flexible environment for the advancement of AI, free speech, and human flourishing.

    Implications for AI Development

    This would repeal Biden’s executive order and leave a much less restrictive regulatory landscape for AI technologies in the United States. That may well promote further investment and innovation in the AI sector. But, at the same time gives rise to a risk of oversight being inadequate. And thereby, leads to ethics dilemmas, security risks, and other negative consequences in society.

    Industry and Public Response

    Reactions to the move have been mixed. Proponents of the revocation argue that removal of the regulatory constraints will expedite technological progress and maintain the leadership of the United States in AI. However, critics worry that the absence of robust safeguards may lead to the misuse of AI technologies and increase problems like bias, violation of privacy, and national security threats.

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