Trump plans to repeal Biden's AI executive order as global safety talks begin in San Francisco

newsweek.com November 20, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC

President-elect Donald Trump plans to repeal President Joe Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence when he takes office in January 2025. This order, signed in October 2023, established safety protocols for AI in government and commerce. Global safety talks are currently underway in San Francisco, where U.S. allies and tech leaders are discussing AI's risks and potential. Many industry leaders support Biden's measures, viewing them as necessary for responsible innovation. While Trump has criticized Biden's approach as stifling, he has not specified how his policies will differ. During his first term, Trump signed an executive order prioritizing AI research, but he did not focus on the issue extensively.


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