The postponement aims to avoid measures that could weaken U.S. AI leadership against China, per administration comments.
President Donald Trump has delayed signing an executive order on artificial intelligence, citing concerns that certain provisions could undermine U.S. competitiveness against China. The decision follows internal reviews highlighting potential risks to the country’s perceived lead in AI development.
The order was expected to address security vulnerabilities in AI models and may have included requirements that industry advocates warned could slow innovation. Agencies have been testing models from OpenAI and Google to reduce reliance on Anthropic due to security concerns.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the delay could ease pressure on tech firms developing AI technologies.