Trump Rescinds Biden’s AI Executive Order
President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 rescinded former President Joe Biden’s October 2023 executive order on artificial intelligence , which sought to develop security standards for AI and introduce consumer and worker protections. The executive order directed the federal government to assess the impact of AI on the workforce, prevent discrimination resulting from the use of AI tools, and support upskilling programs that help workers develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the AI economy. Much of the implementation of the governance requirements has already occurred across federal agencies, but there is no longer a requirement for developers of advanced AI models to share the results of safety testing with the government. It’s unclear what, if anything, the Trump administration will issue in place of Biden’s order, which was criticized by some technology firms and Republicans as hindering AI innovation. We’ve rounded up articles from SHRM to provide more context...