Trump abruptly scraps signing of landmark executive order regulating AI
President Trump has canceled the signing of a significant executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. The order was intended to establish partnerships with AI companies for cybersecurity and model testing. Trump expressed concerns that the order could hinder American competitiveness in the AI sector.
- ▪The executive order was reportedly in development for weeks before being abruptly scrapped.
- ▪Trump stated that he did not want to do anything that could interfere with America's lead in AI over other countries.
- ▪The order was designed to direct federal agencies to enhance cybersecurity and collaborate with leading AI companies.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 21, 2026, 5:27 PM UTCArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligenceTrump scraps signing of landmark executive order regulating AIPresident Donald Trump scrapped an executive order signing Thursday. The order is expected to lay out partnerships with leading AI companies to vet cutting-edge models.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday.,Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Jared Perlo and Monica AlbaPresident Trump abruptly delayed the signing of a landmark executive order on AI Thursday afternoon, telling reporters that he had pulled the order at the last minute because it could interfere with American competitiveness on AI.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited…
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