TRUMP KILLS AI REGULATION; OFFICIALS IN CHAOS

The scrapped executive order has left the Trump administration fragmented as officials and AI executives struggle to find consensus on regulatory direction. Sources indicate model access—particularly early availability for government evaluation—became a key sticking point in discussions. Separately, preliminary talks have occurred between U.S. officials and major AI companies regarding potential government equity stakes. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly pitched the equity concept directly to Trump in early 2025. These parallel developments suggest the administration is exploring non-regulatory approaches to AI governance. However, the internal discord signals significant disagreement over how federal strategy should unfold. The collapse of the EO leaves AI policy in limbo as stakeholders navigate competing interests around competitive advantage, access, and government oversight.