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Trump Might Start Regulating AI After All

May 19, 2026
Trump Might Start Regulating AI After All

Summary: President Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to create a formal procedure for vetting AI models. But his close ties with tech leaders cast doubt on just how far he is willing to go to prioritize public well-being over AI innovation. 

President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term championing a hands-off approach to artificial intelligence regulation. But that stance may be shifting. Amid growing concerns about AI’s rapid expansion, reports suggest the administration is weighing new oversight measures — including a possible executive order that would create a formal working group to steer federal AI policy.

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