Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
President Trump has canceled a planned signing ceremony for an executive order on artificial intelligence. He expressed concerns that the order could undermine the United States' competitive edge in AI technology. This decision reflects ongoing debates about the balance between regulation and innovation in the tech sector.
- ▪Trump called off the signing ceremony for an AI executive order.
- ▪He worried that the order could weaken America's technological advantage.
- ▪The decision highlights the tensions between regulation and innovation in the tech industry.
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| Original publisher | AP News |
| Canonical URL | https://apnews.com/article/trump-ai-executive-order-ee318f35acc8a2c43e47f3ebf26cb459 |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 20:07:36 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T20:11:35.676Z |
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Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge 1 of 3 | President Donald Trump called off a Thursday signing ceremony for a new order on artificial intelligence because he worried it could dull America’s edge on AI technology. Read More 2 of 3 | President Donald Trump speaks during an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Read More 3 of 3 | President Donald Trump speaks during an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington.
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