Trump postpones AI oversight executive order - Engadget

The delay reportedly came after pressure from big tech leaders. President Trump has postponed the signing an executive order around government AI oversight, CNN reported, saying he "didn't like certain aspects" of it. Originally, the order would have compelled AI companies to share advanced models with the government ahead of launch to ensure their safety, but it was later watered down to make tech company participation voluntary. The delay reportedly came about due to last-minute pressure from AI industry leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, along with former US AI and crypto czar David Sacks. They told Trump that the new system could slow development of AI tech that has become integral to the US economy, anonymous insiders told The Washington Post. The decision was made after the White House had already sent invitations to tech leaders for a signing ceremony set to happen yesterday afternoon. Speaking about AI technology advancements, Trump said "I really thought that that [the bill] could have been a blocker, and I want to make sure that it's not." The President has yet to say how or if the bill might be changed and when it will now be signed. So far, the White Hous