Trump plans to repeal Biden's 2023 order and levy tariffs on GPU imports
Donald Trump intends to dismantle Biden's AI safeguards, impose GPU tariffs, and potentially hinder talent recruitment through immigration policies, while state regulations may emerge amid unclear federal AI policy.
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Donald Trump, following his presumptive victory in the 2024 US presidential election, plans to dismantle the AI safeguards established by President Biden in October 2023. Biden's executive order created the US AI Safety Institute and mandated reporting requirements for AI companies regarding their training methodologies and security measures. Critics, including Trump supporters, argue that these regulations could stifle innovation. Trump's administration may also impose tariffs on GPU imports, which could disrupt the AI industry's access to essential technology. Additionally, Trump's proposed immigration policies could hinder AI companies' ability to recruit talent. While Trump has not extensively discussed AI during his campaign, his administration's approach may lead to deregulation and a potential repeal of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to boost domestic semiconductor production. If federal regulations are rolled back, state governments might step in to fill the void, as seen with recent AI legislation in states like Tennessee and California. Trump's allies have suggested a new executive order to promote AI development while reducing regulations. However, the specifics of his AI policy remain unclear, especially in light of the evolving AI landscape marked by advancements like ChatGPT.
- Trump plans to repeal Biden's AI executive order upon taking office.
- Proposed tariffs on GPU imports could impact AI development.
- Trump's immigration policies may affect AI talent recruitment.
- State governments may implement their own AI regulations if federal oversight is reduced.
- The specifics of Trump's future AI policies are still uncertain.
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5 commentsThey (and linked articles) discuss a proposed broad 60% tariff on Chinese goods, but Taiwan is not China, so I'm not sure where GPU imports is impacted. They speculate that China may decide to blockade Taiwan in retaliation for broad tariffs but that's speculation too.
If anything, they--which includes xAI and other obviously heavy donors who want the flow of silicon flowing--should support free trade with Taiwan and support its protection from its neighbor. A tariff on Taiwan goods would be disastrous to many US tech sectors.
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