Trump's election win signals sweeping changes to U.S. AI policy, challenging regulations set by Biden's administration

Industries & Applications
Written By Karl Melles

Article published on: 7th November 2024

Credit: arstechnica.com

In Summary:

Donald Trump, declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, is poised to make significant changes to AI policies established by President Biden. Central to these changes is Trump's intention to revoke Biden's October 2023 AI Executive Order, which created the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) and mandated AI safety measures, including security testing and training methodology reporting. The incoming administration's policy direction emphasizes deregulation, raising concerns over potential impacts on innovation, trade, and talent acquisition. Additionally, Trump's proposed tariffs and restrictive H-1B visa policies could disrupt AI development. State governments may fill any federal regulatory void, as seen in California and Tennessee's recent AI oversight laws. Trump's broader AI stance focuses on "free speech and human flourishing," but specific policy details remain unclear.

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