Link: Donald Trump rescinds Biden-era executive order on AI safety

Donald Trump rescinded Joe Biden’s executive order on AI safety measures on his first day as president. Biden's order had established guidelines for AI development and required safety assessments.

This cancellation included revoking 78 Biden-era executive actions, among them Executive Order 14110 which focused on the safe development of AI. Trump’s action emphasizes his administration's priority on accelerating AI tool development.

High-profile tech leaders attended Trump's inauguration, highlighting the administration's close ties with the tech industry. Among the attendees were Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg.

Trump's reversal sets the stage for potential conflicts with European regulations. The EU's AI Act, passed last year, imposes strict requirements on AI usage which could clash with Trump’s less regulated approach.

Some of Biden’s initiatives to support AI development might survive. Before his term ended, Biden pushed for new regulations on AI chip sharing and aimed to expedite AI data center construction.

This shift in AI governance reflects a broader ideological divide over technology's role and regulation in society. How this will impact global AI standards and practices remains to be observed. #

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