Trump signs weaker AI oversight order after industry pushback

President Donald Trump has signed a revised executive order on AI oversight that requires only voluntary pre-release government reviews of advanced AI models. The original stricter order was abandoned following pressure from the technology industry. The new order is markedly weaker than initially planned.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on AI oversight that is significantly more lenient than originally envisioned. The change came after the technology industry mounted strong resistance to stricter regulations.

Under the new order, AI developers are required to undergo only voluntary pre-release government reviews before bringing advanced models to market. Mandatory oversight, which was originally under consideration, has been dropped.

Industry opposition has played a crucial role in shaping US AI policy. Major AI companies have argued that strict pre-release requirements would stifle innovation and damage US competitiveness relative to China.

The change reflects a broader tension between protecting the public interest and promoting rapid growth in the AI sector. Critics warn that voluntary measures may be insufficient to mitigate the serious risks posed by the most powerful AI systems.