On his first day back in the White House, Donald Trump made a show of rescinding a number of Joe Biden’s executive orders, including a groundbreaking regulation on artificial intelligence (AI). Biden’s 2023 order set strict standards for AI safety and security, requiring developers to share their testing results with the government. But Trump called the measures a “disaster” for the tech industry.
Trump: "Down with barriers to innovation!"
The president said Biden’s rules stifle creativity and hold back economic growth. The 2024 Republican Party echoed that position, arguing that such restrictions hinder free speech and hinder the development of AI that should serve people, not bureaucrats.
Are Tech Giants on Trump's Side?
Trump’s inauguration on January 20 was attended by such famous faces as Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Google’s Sundar Pichai, which was widely seen as tech leaders agreeing with the new policy. Meanwhile, Microsoft is accelerating its AI initiatives, investing billions to establish two centers in Abu Dhabi.
Biden Wanted to Protect People, But He Didn't Take Business into Account
Biden’s rescinded order included six key areas, including combating bias in language models and protecting citizens’ data. However, analysts say the strict restrictions could have hindered the US’s leadership in AI development. For example, Biden proposed limiting the export of AI technology to just 18 US allies, which sparked a wave of criticism among entrepreneurs.
Experts sound the alarm: Trump's victory a threat to society?
Alondra Nelson, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, called Trump’s move “reckless,” saying the lack of a viable alternative leaves Americans vulnerable to AI risks. Other experts, like Alexander Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute, said the repeal of helpful parts of the order, including support for immigration of AI professionals, was a “missed opportunity.”
Who will win - freedom or chaos?
The repeal of Biden's order has divided the public and experts, with tech companies expecting a surge in new opportunities and warnings that without proper controls, AI could become a threat rather than a tool for progress.
Trump has given the green light to innovation, but will America have the strength to manage it?
to influence this storm?
