As an AI powerhouse, the United States under President Donald Trump is expected to implement new AI policies that will have a strong impact on the world.
Adjusting AI regulations
Shortly after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump made a symbolic move regarding the future of artificial intelligence (AI). He removed controls imposed by former President Joe Biden that were designed to ensure the safety of this rapidly evolving technology.
This is one of Donald Trump's first decisions that shows a clear difference in his approach to technology compared to his predecessor.
However, Donald Trump's next steps and how his approach will differ from former President Biden's actions remain unanswered.
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| President Donald Trump signs executive orders at the White House. Photo: Fedscoop |
The new administration has not responded to requests for comment on the decision, and even advocates in the tech industry aren't entirely sure.
Alexandr Wang, CEO of AI Scale, said President Biden's 2023 executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) was "overly wordy." But he did not specify which parts of it were negative. "It's hard to judge each part of the order, but there are certainly points that we completely agree with," he said.
Mr. Wang, who attended Mr. Trump's inauguration, expressed hope that the new policies will be better and expected to see deeper cooperation between the Trump administration and the technology industry.
He and many other tech leaders who have worked with the Biden administration now support Trump and want to steer his policies toward reducing restrictions on the industry.
Some tech leaders also argue that new regulations should focus on encouraging innovation rather than imposing rigid restrictions. They worry that a lack of coordination in AI policies across governments could create uncertainty for the industry.
One of the key provisions in Joe Biden’s executive order that Trump rescinded was a requirement that companies developing the most powerful AI models share details with the government before releasing them. Experts say the rule was designed to ensure that cutting-edge technologies do not pose a danger to society.
In 2023, when ChatGPT was still a novelty and billionaire Elon Musk had not yet become a close adviser to Mr. Trump, the Biden administration expressed concerns about the risks associated with AI.
Under Trump, his team has “laid the foundation for a dynamic administration with deep cooperation between the tech industry and the government,” Wang said. But these promises still need to be translated into practical policies.
According to Alexandra Reeve Givens, executive director of the Center for Technology and Democracy, many of the contents of Mr. Biden's decree have been completed, from studying the impact of AI on areas such as cybersecurity, education, labor and social welfare.
“The order has produced reports and recommendations, and they are now available for all parties to exploit,” Mr. Givens said.
Additionally, many major tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI have pledged to work with the Biden administration to ensure safe AI development.
$500 billion plan
Donald Trump fulfilled his campaign pledge by rescinding Biden's executive order, saying it could stifle innovation and was inconsistent with his vision for technology development.
Some proponents, like billionaire Elon Musk, have also expressed the opinion that current AI chatbots reflect certain biases in the way they operate.
Biden’s order, however, does not restrict free speech. Instead, it sets standards such as flagging AI-generated content to reduce the risk of fake and abusive pornography.
The order also uses the Defense Production Act to force companies to share safety testing results if their AI systems meet certain thresholds.
Marc Andreessen, a venture capitalist, agrees with Donald Trump. He believes that current regulations are too restrictive, given that other countries, including China, are accelerating their AI development. He stressed that to maintain a global competitive advantage, the US needs a more flexible and appropriate policy.
Alondra Nelson, former acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said that abandoning Mr. Biden's protections could undermine public trust in AI, an important factor for businesses to adopt this technology.
“Americans are among the most distrustful of AI in the developed world,” she said, citing surveys.
In addition, some of Biden’s policies remain in place, such as maintaining the AI Safety Institute with a national security focus. At the same time, Donald Trump has not yet mentioned regulations on banning AI chip exports, a major contentious issue between the Biden administration and the tech industry.
On January 22, Donald Trump announced a new $500 billion joint venture to develop AI data centers and energy infrastructure, led by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
Biden’s decision to rescind the AI executive order is a bold move, but it’s also controversial. While tech leaders hope for a more flexible policy, experts worry that the lack of safeguards could lead to unintended risks. The Trump administration will need to demonstrate that it can put in place more effective policies, not only to promote innovation but also to ensure safety and public trust in AI.
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