Trending Now - Newsom Moves on AI Regulations as Trump's Order Faces Delay

WHO:

New York Times - Gavin Newsom, Governor of California

CBS News - President Trump

NBC News - President Trump

ABC News - President Trump

Deadline - President Trump

The Washington Post - President Trump

WHAT:

Techmeme - Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating state agencies to collaborate with the AI industry to study subsidies for companies that do not replace workers with AI.

CBS News - President Trump stated he postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence because he "didn't like" all the details, arguing it would put American companies behind foreign competition.

CBS News - Trump emphasized that he wants to ensure the U.S. remains competitive, stating, "I think it gets in the way of, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody."

[12:28 PM EDT] - CBS News - A CBS News poll found that two-thirds of Americans think U.S. government policy will not ensure AI is used appropriately, with majorities across age groups and education levels expressing skepticism.

[8:11 a.m. EDT] - The Washington Post - Industry leaders warned President Trump in last-minute calls that the proposed safety vetting system in the executive order could inhibit the development of artificial intelligence technology.

The Washington Post - Industry leaders warned President Trump in last-minute calls that the proposed safety vetting system in the executive order could inhibit the development of artificial intelligence technology.

[1:42 PM EDT] - CBS News - President Trump stated he postponed the signing of the executive order on artificial intelligence because he doesn't want to "get in the way" of the United States leading the world in AI development.

[1:42 PM EDT] - CBS News - Trump mentioned that AI is causing "tremendous good" and is creating many jobs in the U.S., stating, "I really thought that could have been a blocker, and I want to make sure that it's not."

CBS News - President Trump stated he postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence because he "didn't like what I was seeing," emphasizing that he wants to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in AI development.

TechCrunch - The executive order that Trump delayed would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models.

NBC News - The executive order that Trump scrapped was expected to establish partnerships with leading AI companies for vetting new models.

ABC News - Trump called off the signing ceremony for the executive order due to concerns it could harm the AI industry.

Deadline - Trump's executive order was delayed despite invitations already being sent out for the signing event.

CBS News - President Trump stated, "Because I didn't like certain aspects of it, I postponed it," regarding the executive order on AI.

CBS News - Trump emphasized he wants to ensure the U.S. remains competitive, stating, "I think it gets in the way of, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody."

TechCrunch - Trump cited dissatisfaction with the language of the executive order as the reason for the delay.

TechCrunch - The executive order that Trump delayed would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models.

NBC News - The executive order that Trump scrapped was expected to establish partnerships with leading AI companies for vetting new models.

ABC News - Trump called off the signing ceremony for the executive order due to concerns it could harm the AI industry.

CBS News - President Trump stated, "AI is causing tremendous good" and claimed it is creating many jobs in the U.S.

CBS News - Trump mentioned, "I really thought that could have been a blocker, and I want to make sure that it's not," regarding the potential impact of the executive order on job creation.

NY Post - President Trump stated he postponed the signing of the executive order on artificial intelligence because he "didn't like" all the details, arguing it would put American companies behind foreign competition.

CBS News - President Trump expressed that he wants the U.S. to remain as competitive as possible in AI development, stating, "I think it gets in the way of, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody, and I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead."

TechCrunch - President Trump cited dissatisfaction with the language of the executive order as the reason for the delay.

Techmeme - Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating state agencies to collaborate with the AI industry to study subsidies for companies that do not replace workers with AI.

CBS News - President Trump stated he postponed the signing of the executive order on AI because he "didn't like what I was seeing," emphasizing that he wants to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in AI development.

TechCrunch - The executive order that Trump delayed would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models.

New York Times - Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies regarding artificial intelligence.

CBS News - President Trump postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence that was expected to outline the federal government's approach to AI.

NBC News - The executive order that Trump scrapped was expected to establish partnerships with leading AI companies for vetting new models.

ABC News - Trump called off the signing ceremony for the executive order due to concerns it could harm the AI industry.

Deadline - Trump's executive order was delayed despite invitations already being sent out for the signing event.

WHERE:

CBS News - The signing was planned to take place in the Oval Office.

WHEN:

CBS News - The signing was expected to occur on a Thursday afternoon.

WHY:

The Washington Post - Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI due to concerns that it could inhibit technological development.

[12:28 PM EDT] - CBS News - The skepticism about government policy ensuring appropriate AI use is linked to the belief that AI will reduce jobs in the U.S.

The Washington Post - Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI due to concerns that it could inhibit technological development.

CBS News - Trump expressed concern that certain aspects of the executive order could hinder American companies' competitiveness against foreign competition, particularly China.

CBS News - Trump stated he postponed the signing because he "didn't like certain aspects" of the executive order, expressing concern it could hinder U.S. competitiveness in AI.

CBS News - Trump mentioned he wants to ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in AI development and advancement.

HOW:

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order because "he just hates regulation"; he spoke with Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks just prior to the delay.

[12:28 PM EDT] - CBS News - The CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,064 U.S. adults interviewed between May 13-15, 2026, with a margin of error of ±2.7 points.

The Washington Post - Sources indicated that last-minute pressure from industry leaders contributed to the delay of the executive order.

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order due to "last-minute pressure from industry leaders."

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order because "he just hates regulation"; he spoke with Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks just prior to the delay.

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order due to "last-minute pressure from industry leaders."

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order because "he just hates regulation."

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order because "he just hates regulation"; he spoke with Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks just prior to the delay.

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order because "he just hates regulation."

Techmeme - Sources indicated that Trump delayed signing the AI executive order because "he just hates regulation"; he spoke with Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks just prior to the delay.

TechCrunch - Trump cited dissatisfaction with the language of the executive order as the reason for the delay.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 19:26 UTC)

Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order requiring state agencies to work with the AI industry to explore subsidies for companies that do not replace workers with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, President Trump has postponed his own executive order on AI, citing concerns that it could hinder American competitiveness against foreign companies, stating, "I think it gets in the way of, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody." Sources suggest that Trump's decision to delay was influenced by his aversion to regulation and discussions with tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks just before the announcement.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 17:33 UTC)

A recent CBS News poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans doubt the government's ability to ensure artificial intelligence is used appropriately, with skepticism spanning across various age groups and education levels. Industry leaders have expressed concerns to Trump that a proposed safety vetting system in an upcoming executive order could hinder the advancement of AI technology. This skepticism is largely fueled by fears that AI may lead to job reductions in the U.S., according to the same survey conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,064 adults.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 13:47 UTC)

Industry leaders warned President Trump in last-minute calls that a proposed safety vetting system in his executive order could hinder the progress of artificial intelligence technology. As a result, Trump announced he would postpone signing the order, emphasizing his desire not to obstruct the U.S. from leading the world in AI development. He acknowledged the positive impact of AI, noting it creates jobs and stating, "I really thought that could have been a blocker, and I want to make sure that it's not."

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 11:51 UTC)

President Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence, expressing concerns about its potential impact on the industry and emphasizing the need for the U.S. to remain competitive in AI development. The order, which was set to require government security reviews of AI models and establish partnerships with leading companies for vetting, faced delays after Trump received last-minute pressure from industry leaders, including conversations with figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Invitations for the signing ceremony had already been sent out, but Trump ultimately decided to call it off due to his apprehensions about regulation.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 10:04 UTC)

President Trump announced that he postponed the executive order on AI because he was dissatisfied with certain aspects of it, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to remain competitive. He stated, "I think it gets in the way of, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody," highlighting his concerns about the order's language. Sources have indicated that the delay was also influenced by last-minute pressure from industry leaders.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 08:05 UTC)

President Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence, expressing concerns about the potential impact on the industry and stating he "didn't like what I was seeing." The order, which was set to require government security reviews of AI models and establish partnerships with leading AI companies, has been delayed as Trump reportedly dislikes regulation. Just before making this decision, he spoke with notable figures in the tech industry, including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 06:19 UTC)

President Trump expressed his belief that artificial intelligence is generating significant benefits and creating numerous jobs in the U.S., stating, "AI is causing tremendous good." He also addressed concerns about the potential impact of an executive order on job creation, saying, "I really thought that could have been a blocker, and I want to make sure that it's not." Sources have indicated that Trump postponed signing the AI executive order due to his aversion to regulation.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 04:19 UTC)

President Trump has postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence, citing dissatisfaction with the details and expressing concern that it could hinder American companies in the global market. He emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI development, stating, "I think it gets in the way of, you know, we're leading China, we're leading everybody, and I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead." Sources also revealed that Trump’s aversion to regulation played a role in the delay, following discussions with tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and David Sacks.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 21:28 UTC)

Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order requiring state agencies to work with the AI industry to explore subsidies for companies that do not replace workers with AI. Meanwhile, President Trump has postponed the signing of a related executive order on AI, expressing concerns that it could hinder U.S. competitiveness, especially against foreign rivals like China. This delayed order would have mandated pre-release government security reviews of AI models, highlighting the ongoing debate over balancing innovation and security in the tech industry.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 19:43 UTC)

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at exploring an overhaul of labor policies related to artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, President Trump has postponed the signing of his own executive order on AI, which was set to outline the federal government's strategy for the technology. This executive order was intended to establish partnerships with leading AI companies to vet new models, but Trump called off the ceremony due to concerns that it could negatively impact the AI industry. The signing was scheduled to take place in the Oval Office on a Thursday afternoon, with invitations already sent out for the event. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the executive order, stating he wants to ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in AI development and advancement.