WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order issued by Joe Biden on Monday, which aimed to mitigate the risks posed by artificial intelligence to consumers, workers, and national security.
Biden’s order required AI developers whose systems could threaten U.S. national security, economy, public health, or safety to share safety test results with the U.S. government, in accordance with the Defense Production Act, before public release.
The directive also instructed federal agencies to establish testing standards and address related risks, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity concerns. Biden’s order came amid stalled efforts in Congress to pass legislation establishing safeguards for AI development.
The 2024 Republican Party platform promised to repeal the order, claiming it hindered AI innovation. It also declared that Republicans support AI development based on free speech and human progress.
Generative AI, which can create text, photos, and videos from open-ended prompts, has sparked both excitement and concerns over potential job losses and other negative impacts.
Last week, the U.S. Commerce Department imposed new restrictions on AI chip and technology exports, drawing criticism from industry players like Nvidia (NVDA.O).
Additionally, Biden issued a separate executive order last week to provide federal support for the growing energy demands of AI data centers, proposing the leasing of federal lands owned by the Defense and Energy departments. Trump did not revoke this order.
