White House postpones executive order on artificial intelligence
The White House canceled a planned signing ceremony for an executive order on artificial intelligence after officials raised concerns about potential effects on industry innovation. The draft order would have created a voluntary review process for certain AI models.
Usa TodayOfficials had prepared a draft order that would make federal review of artificial intelligence models voluntary for companies before public release. The order would have asked participating developers to provide models to the government 90 days before release and give pre-public access to critical infrastructure providers such as banks.
Draft order details The draft order stated that nothing in the section would authorize creation of a mandatory governmental licensing or permitting requirement. It would also direct expansion of advanced AI in national security systems, national critical infrastructure, and state and municipal systems.
Some AI companies already voluntarily submit models for safety evaluations before public release. The draft order represented more active government engagement with the industry than previous approaches. Officials told reporters the postponement followed concerns that even a voluntary framework could affect innovation.
The ceremony had been scheduled for May 21.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Morning
White House officials held a phone call previewing the draft order.
1 sourceUsa Today - Afternoon
Signing ceremony for the AI executive order was canceled.
1 sourceUsa Today - May 21
Officials confirmed the postponement and cited concerns about overregulation.
1 sourceUsa Today
Potential Impact
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Government review of AI models remains voluntary rather than required.
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AI companies may continue current voluntary safety evaluation practices.
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