US President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded a 2023 executive order issued by Former President Joe Biden aimed at mitigating risks posed by artificial intelligence to consumers, workers, and national security.

Biden’s directive had mandated AI developers to report safety test results for systems that could impact national security, the economy, public health, or safety. This requirement, grounded in the Defense Production Act, was intended to ensure government oversight before such technologies were publicly released. Additionally, the order tasked federal agencies with setting standards for AI safety testing and addressing potential risks related to chemicals, biological threats, radiological hazards, nuclear concerns, and cybersecurity.

The move to revoke the order aligns with the 2024 Republican Party platform, which criticized the regulation as a barrier to AI innovation. The party emphasized support for AI development that upholds free speech and promotes human well-being.

The rise of generative AI—capable of creating text, images, and videos—has generated both excitement and concern, particularly over job displacement and other societal challenges.

Meanwhile, the Biden administration recently imposed new restrictions on AI chip and technology exports, drawing criticism from industry leaders, including Nvidia. However, Trump allowed a separate executive order to remain intact, which Biden had signed to provide federal support for the energy-intensive AI data centers. This includes leasing federal sites owned by the Defense and Energy Departments to meet the growing energy demands of advanced AI infrastructure.