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President Trump Delays Executive Order on AI Security Amid Competition Concerns

President Trump Delays Executive Order on AI Security Amid Competition Concerns

President Donald Trump has postponed the release of an executive order intended to establish a 90-day testing and vetting regime for frontier AI models. The decision was made hours before the White House was set to announce the signing. Trump expressed concerns that the order could negatively impact U.S. AI industry competition with countries like China. The draft order aimed to formalize a cooperative relationship between AI companies and the U.S. government, allowing for robust testing of new models. It also proposed empowering the National Security Agency to conduct classified evaluations and setting up information-sharing agreements between AI companies and cybersecurity defenders.

President Trump Halts AI Executive Order Over Concerns of Slowing U.S. AI Competitiveness

President Trump Halts AI Executive Order Over Concerns of Slowing U.S. AI Competitiveness

President Trump decided not to sign an executive order aimed at establishing a voluntary oversight system for advanced AI models. The draft order, which was intended to address potential risks associated with AI products, proposed that developers could submit their AI models for federal review up to 90 days before release. The order emphasized that these reviews would be voluntary and not lead to mandatory governmental licensing. However, concerns were raised by former Trump AI czar David Sacks about the possibility of these voluntary reviews becoming mandatory in the future. The decision to halt the signing was influenced by President Trump's concerns that the order might hinder U.S. efforts to compete with China in the AI sector.

Trump postpones signing order on AI oversight

Trump postpones signing order on AI oversight

By Karen Freifeld, Jody Godoy and Courtney Rozen May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had postponed signing an executive order on AI because he "didn't like certain aspects of it."

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him.

President Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Birthright Citizenship Ruling

President Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Birthright Citizenship Ruling

President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's potential decision to uphold birthright citizenship in the United States. Speaking at the White House, Trump labeled the continuation of birthright citizenship as a 'disgrace,' arguing that it encourages immigration and imposes unsustainable costs on the country. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a case concerning Trump's January 2025 executive order, which seeks to limit automatic citizenship for certain children born in the U.S. This order has faced multiple legal challenges and has been blocked from taking effect by lower courts. The case is significant as it could redefine the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and test the limits of presidential authority in altering constitutional protections.

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

By Karen Freifeld and Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S.

President Trump Postpones AI Oversight Executive Order Amid Industry Concerns

President Trump Postpones AI Oversight Executive Order Amid Industry Concerns

President Donald Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order that would have increased government oversight of advanced AI models. The decision came after last-minute interventions from tech industry leaders, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. These leaders expressed concerns that the proposed safety vetting system could hinder the development of AI technology, which is crucial to the U.S. economy. The executive order aimed to establish a voluntary review framework, allowing federal agencies a 90-day period to assess new AI models before their public release. However, industry leaders feared this could lead to a de facto mandatory regime, slowing innovation and potentially giving China an edge in AI development.

President Trump Delays Executive Order on AI Security Amid Industry Concerns

President Trump Delays Executive Order on AI Security Amid Industry Concerns

President Trump has postponed the release of an executive order intended to establish a 90-day testing and vetting regime for frontier AI models. The order aimed to formalize cooperation between AI companies and the U.S. government, allowing for robust testing of new models before public release. Concerns about the order's potential impact on U.S. AI industry competitiveness, particularly with China, led to the delay. The draft order included provisions for cybersecurity testing and information sharing between AI companies and critical infrastructure sectors.

President Trump Delays AI Security Executive Order Over Language Concerns

President Trump Delays AI Security Executive Order Over Language Concerns

President Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order intended to allow the government to evaluate artificial intelligence (AI) models before their release. The order was designed to task the Office of the National Cyber Director and other agencies with developing a process to assess AI models for security vulnerabilities. This move comes in response to concerns about AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Cyber, which have the potential to exploit security weaknesses. A key issue in the order's language is a proposed requirement for AI companies to share advanced models with the government 14 to 90 days before launch. President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the order, fearing it could hinder the U.S.'s leadership in AI development. Additionally, the lack of attendance by major tech CEOs at the signing event contributed to the delay.

Trump Administration's Executive Order Urges Banks to Tighten Vetting on Immigrants

Trump Administration's Executive Order Urges Banks to Tighten Vetting on Immigrants

President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order titled 'Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System,' which calls for banks to enhance their 'know your customer' procedures, particularly focusing on clients' immigration status. The order highlights the risks associated with extending financial services to individuals who are inadmissible or removable under U.S. immigration laws. It directs regulators to provide guidance on how banks can mitigate unlawful financial activities. The order stops short of mandating citizenship checks but still imposes new regulatory pressures on banks. The White House argues that these measures are necessary to address national security and public safety risks by curbing illicit cross-border financial activities. The banking sector has shown tacit support for the proposals, although concerns have been raised about the potential compliance burdens and the impact on consumer access to banking services.

Federal Judge Mandates White House Staff to Adhere to Presidential Records Act Despite DOJ Objections

Federal Judge Mandates White House Staff to Adhere to Presidential Records Act Despite DOJ Objections

A federal judge has ordered White House staff and President Trump's top advisers to comply with the Presidential Records Act, a law requiring the preservation of presidential and vice-presidential records. This decision, issued by U.S. District Judge John Bates, comes in response to a Justice Department opinion that deemed the law unconstitutional, arguing it exceeds Congress' authority. The ruling affects key White House figures, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, but excludes President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The injunction is set to take effect on May 26. The case was brought forward by historical and government oversight groups, who challenged the Justice Department's stance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in presidential records.

FDA Veteran Richard Pazdur Declines Candidacy for Commissioner Role Amid Leadership Crisis

FDA Veteran Richard Pazdur Declines Candidacy for Commissioner Role Amid Leadership Crisis

Richard Pazdur, a former FDA oncology chief and director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, has decided not to pursue the recently vacated position of FDA commissioner. This decision comes despite a strong recommendation from over 100 biotech leaders who penned a letter to President Trump advocating for his appointment. Pazdur, who has a 26-year tenure with the FDA, outlined his vision for the agency's future at an RBC Capital Markets event, emphasizing the need for restoring confidence and preserving a science-driven culture. His decision follows the resignation of Marty Makary, the former FDA commissioner, who stepped down amid pressure from the White House. The FDA is currently led by acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas.