In a bold move on his first day back in office, President Donald Trump scrapped a key executive order signed by former President Joe Biden in 2023. The order was designed to tackle the risks artificial intelligence (AI) might pose to everyday people, workers, and national security. Biden’s plan had called for stricter oversight of AI systems. It required tech companies to share safety test results with the government before launching new AI tools. The goal was to catch issues like biases or flaws early on. The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was also tasked with creating guidelines to help businesses spot and fix problems in their AI models. But Trump’s team and supporters argued the rules were too heavy-handed. They claimed the requirements forced companies to reveal too much about their tech, potentially giving away trade secrets. During his campaign, Trump emphasized a vision for AI development that prioritizes free speech and human progress, though he didn’t dive into specifics. This decision has reignited the debate over how much regulation is too much when it comes to AI. While some worry about unchecked risks, others see this as a win for innovation and business freedom. What’s clear is that the future of AI policy in the U.S. is now wide open.