AI Regulation Faces Political Crossroads

With Congress turning Republican in late 2024, AI regulation is on shaky ground. President-elect Donald Trump plans to nix Biden’s extensive AI Executive Order (EO 14110) from October 2023, which set over 100 safeguards for safe and equitable AI use. Federal agencies met EO deadlines by March, and AI inventories are due by December 16. Concerns mount about AI misuse in elections, though some bipartisan efforts remain. Will innovation trump regulation, or can safety still take center stage?