President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says “act as barriers to American AI innovation." To maintain global leadership in AI technology,

The order calls for the development of an AI action plan and sets up a process for revoking actions taken under President Biden’s previous AI executive order signed in October 2023.

President Trump’s executive order on January 23rd follows his repeal of Biden’s AI executive order, directing reviews of relevant work by federal departments and agencies.

The president also signed a memorandum advocating for federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. “This is their first big step,” Trump said, noting the tribe’s longstanding support for his leadership. The memorandum directs relevant departments to take action to promote their recognition.

The order has ignited debate over the balance between fostering innovation and addressing critical issues such as privacy, security, and ethical standards.

Titled "Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence," this new order follows after Trump revoked the Biden Administration's 2023 AI safety order, which was intended to make sure these systems don't harm national security or humanity itself.