Trump's AI executive order marks a shift from Biden's regulatory approach, emphasizing innovation and national competitiveness but raising concerns about reduced oversight. 

Here's a breakdown of the key differences and potential impacts on AI governance:

• Shift in Priorities: Trump's EO prioritizes AI innovation and American global dominance, whereas Biden's EO focused on safe, secure, and trustworthy AI development.
• Deregulation vs. Regulation: Trump's order aims to remove AI policies perceived as hindering innovation, while Biden's established requirements for companies, potentially seen as burdensome. This reflects a broader trend of reducing government oversight on AI development.
• Civil Rights and Oversight: A key difference is that Trump's EO does not explicitly mention the need for civil rights protection, which was a component of his 2019 EO and Biden's EO. This raises concerns about the dilution of anti-bias, privacy, consumer protection, and safety provisions. The absence of federal legislation may portend more uncertainty for companies adopting AI.
• Action Plan: Trump's EO calls for an AI Action Plan to sustain and enhance America's AI dominance. This plan is to be developed by White House officials within 180 days.
• Revoking Biden's Policies: Trump's EO directs agencies to revise or rescind policies, directives, and regulations inconsistent with enhancing America's leadership in AI. This includes revising OMB Memoranda M-24-10 and M-24-18 .

Impact on AI Governance:

• Flexibility for Companies: The EO provides AI companies with more room to innovate without regulatory hindrances, potentially accelerating AI development.
• Responsible AI Concerns: The challenge lies in maintaining responsible AI principles without intensifying concerns about discrimination, misinformation, and hate speech.
• State-Level Regulation: With the revocation of Biden-era policies, there may be renewed momentum for regulations and legislation at the state level. The absence of a federal approach to AI could result in a patchwork of differing state laws governing AI.
• Global Impact: As the US leads in AI innovation, these policy shifts could influence other nations, potentially putting responsible AI principles on the back foot.
• Focus on Technical Standards: The Trump administration's AI team is likely to increase its focus on developing AI technical standards globally with allies, aiming for "global AI dominance"