Trump signs AI order, seeks voluntary sharing of advanced models

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on artificial intelligence, shifting the administration's approach from a laissez-faire stance to one that seeks voluntary sharing of advanced AI models by tech companies.

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We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead.

The new order allows the government to review powerful AI systems up to 30 days before their public release. This voluntary framework aims to foster "secure innovation" and bolster the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure by collaborating with "trusted partners" who will have early access to "covered frontier models."

This move comes after a reported postponement of a previous order that had proposed a mandatory 90-day review window. Trump expressed concerns that stricter regulations could hinder US competitiveness, particularly against China. "We're leading China, we're leading everybody, and I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead," he told reporters.

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We have a very substantial standard on AI, it’s causing – it’s causing tremendous good, and it’s also bringing in a lot of jobs, tremendous numbers of jobs.

Trump also highlighted the positive economic impact of AI, noting its contribution to job creation. "We have more people working right now than we've ever had. I really thought that could have been a blocker," he said, suggesting that the industry's growth was a testament to its benefits.

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again, we have more people working right now than we’ve ever had. I really thought that could have been a blocker.