Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump has postponed an executive order on artificial intelligence that was scheduled for signing. He expressed concerns that certain aspects of the order could hinder the U.S.'s leadership in AI development. The president emphasized the importance of maintaining competitiveness, particularly against China.
- ▪Trump delayed the signing of an executive order on AI because he didn't like certain aspects of it.
- ▪He stated that he wants to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in AI development.
- ▪The president believes AI is creating many jobs and causing tremendous good in the U.S.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump postpones AI order signing, ‘didn’t like’ some aspects — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Trump says he postponed signing AI order because he didn’t ‘like’ it — New York Post
- ▪ 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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Politics Trump says he's postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing" By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 21, 2026 / 1:42 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Thursday said he delayed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence expected that afternoon because he doesn't want to "get in the way" of the United States leading the world in the development and advancement of AI. The president was expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon concerning the federal government's approach to AI, building on the administration's efforts in championing AI advancement in the U.S.
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