Trump postpones AI executive order after David Sacks warns of regulatory risks
President Trump postponed an AI executive order after David Sacks raised concerns about its regulatory implications. Sacks argued that the proposed oversight could hinder American innovation and give China a competitive advantage. The decision is seen as a victory for those advocating for less regulation in the tech sector.
- ▪Trump canceled the signing ceremony for the AI executive order on May 21 after a call from David Sacks.
- ▪Sacks warned that the proposed regulations could stifle American innovation and benefit China.
- ▪The draft order included oversight measures similar to an FDA approval process for AI systems.
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Trump postpones AI executive order after David Sacks warns of regulatory risks The former AI and crypto czar convinced the president that proposed federal oversight could hand China a competitive edge in artificial intelligence. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 23, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); President Trump pulled the plug on an AI executive order signing ceremony on May 21 after a last-minute…
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