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Trump reportedly revokes AI safeguards on first day in office

Donald Trump's administration reportedly revoked Executive Order 14401 on January 20, 2025, which had established a precautionary policy towards AI. This action, taken on his first day in office, is described as removing all safeguards on AI. AI

IMPACT Potential rollback of AI safety measures could accelerate development without oversight.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a former US president impacting AI regulation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Trump reportedly revokes AI safeguards on first day in office

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · NewsHund ·

    "precautionary policy toward AI never got a chance. # Trump revoked Executive Order 14401 on Jan. 20, 2025. Yes, you read that right: He literally removed all s

    "precautionary policy toward AI never got a chance. # Trump revoked Executive Order 14401 on Jan. 20, 2025. Yes, you read that right: He literally removed all safeguards on # AI on his first day in office." https:// paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the -maga-plots-to-destroy-humanity