On May 21, President Donald Trump announced the postponement of a planned executive order concerning artificial intelligence (AI) that would have allowed the government to review new AI models before their public release. During a press conference at the White House, Trump cited concerns about maintaining U.S. competitiveness against China as the primary reason for his decision. He expressed that certain aspects of the order could hinder America's leadership in AI technology, which he claims is generating significant job growth and positive advancements. The proposed order, which was reported to require developers to submit specific AI models for government review up to 90 days prior to their launch, was intended to bolster security measures. However, Trump did not specify which elements of the order he found problematic. The announcement came just a day before a scheduled White House event that would have included leaders from major AI companies, such as OpenAI and Google, leading to cancellations and frustration from the President. This executive order would have represented a notable shift from the administration's previous lenient stance on AI regulation, driven by concerns over the technology's growing influence and potential security risks.