Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’

Trump delayed signing an AI security executive order after objecting to its wording.

The draft would have required federal agencies to assess advanced AI models for security before release.

The White House said the language could risk slowing U.S. AI leadership, and scheduling issues with tech CEOs also played a role.

The delay puts on hold a proposed federal pre-launch review meant to reduce cybersecurity risks in powerful AI systems.