President Donald Trump postponed signing an executive order that would tighten government oversight of artificial intelligence on May 21, 2026, citing concerns that the proposed rules could hinder U.S. competitiveness with China, according to statements made during a press event. The order would have established a voluntary framework for developers to submit advanced AI models for government review before public release, addressing potential cybersecurity risks and giving officials early access to systems with possible Pentagon applications. [1] Media reports from outlets including Semafor and the Washington Post indicated that the postponement followed lobbying by xAI founder Elon Musk, Meta CEO…

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