Trump postpones AI oversight executive order
President Trump has postponed an executive order aimed at AI oversight due to pressure from tech leaders. The original order required AI companies to share advanced models with the government, but it was revised to make participation voluntary. The delay has raised questions about the future of the bill and its potential impact on AI development in the U.S.
- ▪Trump postponed the signing of an executive order on AI oversight after expressing concerns about certain aspects of it.
- ▪The order was initially designed to compel AI companies to share models with the government, but was later changed to allow voluntary participation.
- ▪Pressure from industry leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg contributed to the decision to delay the order.
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Big Tech Trump postpones AI oversight executive order The delay reportedly came after pressure from big tech leaders. By Steve Dent May 22, 2026 5:25 am EST Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock President Trump has postponed the signing an executive order around government AI oversight, CNN reported, saying he "didn't like certain aspects" of it. Originally, the order would have compelled AI companies to share advanced models with the government ahead of launch to ensure their safety, but it was later watered down to make tech company participation voluntary. The delay reportedly came about due to last-minute pressure from AI industry leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, along with former US AI and crypto czar David Sacks.
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