The editor of Downcodes will help you pay attention to the latest developments in the US election and artificial intelligence regulatory policies. Recently, former President Trump stated on his campaign platform that if re-elected, he would revoke the Biden administration’s executive order on artificial intelligence. This move has attracted widespread attention because it may mark a major shift in U.S. artificial intelligence regulatory policy and have a profound impact on the future development direction of artificial intelligence. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of Trump’s promise and the potential consequences it may bring.
Former U.S. President Trump recently stated on his campaign platform that if re-elected, he would revoke the executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) signed by current President Biden. This order was described by Trump as "dangerous", hindering the innovation of AI technology, and containing what he called "far left ideas." Trump’s promise has attracted widespread attention because it may mean that the development of AI will face less regulation in the future.
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The Biden administration signed existing AI regulations under the National Defense Act of 1950 in October 2023, requiring technology companies to conduct so-called "red team testing" when developing large-scale AI models and report the test results to the federal government. Governments to assess the safety and potential risks of these AI models. Trump and his supporters argue that this process not only slows down the development of AI, but also forces companies to disclose their trade secrets.
In addition, Biden's executive order also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to provide guidance to ensure that AI models are not biased in terms of race or gender. Trump and his supporters viewed the request as a "radical leftist idea."
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is closely related to Trump, has also criticized large-scale AI models. He believes that some models such as ChatGPT are too "woke". Musk has also recently launched his own AI entrepreneurial project, aiming to promote the development of a technology that "understands the universe." As a major Trump supporter and donor, Musk has a clear interest in loosening AI regulations.
Trump’s election means there may be more deregulation for the tech industry, especially in the cryptocurrency space. While the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuits against big tech companies like Google and Amazon continued during Trump's first term, Trump has recently expressed skepticism about the actions, especially by Biden's Justice Department Trying to break Google's monopoly in the search engine market.
It's unclear how Trump plans to replace Biden's AI executive order. His campaign platform did not provide a detailed policy plan, but only mentioned that regulations would be relaxed. However, it is foreseeable that the future development of AI may enter a more laissez-faire era, which is indeed worrying for a technology that has the potential to subvert human society.
Trump’s stance on AI regulatory policies and its potential impact deserve continued attention. This is not only related to the development of the U.S. technology industry, but also the future direction of global artificial intelligence governance. The editor of Downcodes will continue to bring you relevant reports.