Donald Trump Rescinds Biden-Era Executive Order on AI Safety

Trump Rescinds Biden’s Executive Order on Generative AI Safety Guidelines

In his executive actions on day one of his presidency, Donald Trump rescinded an executive order Joe Biden signed in 2023 to establish safety guidelines for generative AI.

Biden’s Original Order: Safety Guidelines for Generative AI

The Biden-era order required developers of large AI models like OpenAI’s GPT lineup to share the results of safety tests with the US government. It also directed the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop standards for safety testing, and it tasked other federal agencies with assessing any potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, cybersecurity, or critical infrastructure risks AI might pose.

Biden’s Action on Worker and Consumer Protection

Biden’s action also included measures meant to protect workers and consumers. It commissioned a report on how AI might affect the labor market and asked agencies to develop practices for addressing AI-enabled fraud and discriminatory algorithms.

Trump’s Rescission of the Order

Donald Trump axed all that yesterday as he signed a flurry of new executive orders. One of his first actions was to rescind 78 Biden-era executive actions, including Executive Order 14110 on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.”

What’s Next for AI Development in the US?

Other measures the Biden administration put in place to boost AI development in the US may have a better shot at surviving. Before leaving office this month, Biden announced a new regulatory framework restricting some international sharing of AI chips and models. Biden also issued an executive order in January meant to speed the development of AI data centers on federal land.

Conclusion

The rescission of the executive order on generative AI safety guidelines is a significant step backward for the development of AI in the US. The move raises concerns about the potential risks associated with AI and the lack of regulation in the field.

FAQs

Q: What was the purpose of the Biden-era executive order on generative AI safety guidelines?

A: The order aimed to establish safety guidelines for the development and use of generative AI models, including the sharing of safety test results with the US government and the development of standards for safety testing.

Q: What was rescinded by Trump?

A: Trump rescinded Executive Order 14110 on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,” which was one of 78 Biden-era executive actions.

Q: What’s next for AI development in the US?

A: The Biden administration’s new regulatory framework and executive order on AI data centers may have a better shot at surviving, but the future of AI development in the US remains uncertain.