Trump Revokes Biden's AI Executive Order on Risks to Consumers, Workers, and National Security

Jan 21, 2025, 12:25 AM

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by former President Joe Biden aimed at mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence to consumers, workers, and national security. The order, which Biden's administration directed the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create guidance for identifying and correcting flaws in AI models, required developers of AI systems to share safety test results with the U.S. government before public release. Critics of Biden's order argued that its reporting requirements were burdensome and could force companies to reveal trade secrets. Trump's decision to revoke the order aligns with his campaign promise to support AI development that promotes free speech and human flourishing.