President Donald Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order intended to address cybersecurity concerns raised by powerful new artificial intelligence models. The president called off a signing ceremony scheduled for Thursday, citing dissatisfaction with the order's language.
The executive order would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models and established partnerships with leading AI companies to vet new technology. This move would have signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House previously maintained while weighing more oversight over the fast-growing industry.
President Trump expressed concern that the order could act as a blocker and dull America's edge on AI technology. Stating that AI is causing tremendous good, he emphasized that he does not want to do anything that would get in the way of the United States leading the world in this field.
The postponement comes as debates continue over how to gain control over AI models without disrupting innovation, and as backlash against artificial intelligence gathers pace across the United States.