How Trump Was Persuaded to Regulate A.I.
Summary
President Trump's recent executive order to voluntarily regulate AI marked a significant shift from his administration's hands-off approach, driven by cybersecurity concerns and pressure from both Silicon Valley and government officials. The episode explores the internal White House debates, including the initial cancellation of the order due to industry backlash and its eventual, quieter signing with reduced stipulations. It also examines the broader calls for more stringent regulation from both populist left and right, along with the AI industry's evolving stance on oversight and the looming question of whether a major crisis will be the ultimate catalyst for comprehensive rules.Episode description
President Trump has begrudgingly accepted that artificial intelligence requires oversight and on Tuesday signed an executive order asking companies to voluntarily give the government access to new models before they’re released to the public.
Tripp Mickle, who covers Silicon Valley, discusses the battle in the White House over the issue and how it played out over the last few weeks.
Guest: Tripp Mickle, who reports about Silicon Valley for The New York Times from San Francisco.
Background reading:
- Mr. Trump signed an executive order seeking oversight of A.I. models.
- Here’s what’s driving Mr. Trump’s big A.I. pivot.
Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times
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