Trump postpones AI order signing, ‘didn’t like’ some aspects
President Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence, citing dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the text. The delay highlights internal conflicts within the White House regarding AI regulation and competition with China. Trump's administration is pushing for rapid AI development while facing public backlash against the technology.
- ▪Trump postponed the AI executive order signing due to concerns about parts of the text.
- ▪The decision reflects infighting within the White House over AI regulation and competition with China.
- ▪Trump has scrapped Biden's previous order that required safety tests for AI models.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump says he postponed signing AI order because he didn’t ‘like’ it — New York Post
- ▪ Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing" — CBS News — US
- ▪ Trump Postpones Hotly Anticipated AI Executive Order Over: ‘Didn’t Like Certain Aspects’ — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Trump postpones long-awaited artificial intelligence order signing — The Hill
- ▪ Trump postpones AI executive order signing: 'I didn't like certain aspects' — CNBC — Top
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Trump postpones AI order signing, ‘didn’t like’ some aspectsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 01:59 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 01:59 AMSummariseDonald Trump postponed signing an AI executive order on May 21, stating he "didn't like certain aspects" of the text, aiming to maintain US leadership in AI.The postponement revealed White House infighting regarding AI regulation, with officials worried about hindering competition against China amidst public backlash against the technology.Trump, favouring rapid AI development, scrapped Biden's 2023 order that required safety tests, positioning himself against regulation to boost US competitiveness.AI…
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