Trump Revokes Biden's AI Safety Order, Pivots to Export-Led Strategy

On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded Executive Order 14110, which had mandated AI safety testing and corporate reporting obligations. Three days later, he signed Executive Order 14179 to remove regulatory barriers. By July 2025, the administration released an AI blueprint tasking Commerce and State to partner with industry on technology export packages to allied nations, signaling a shift from domestic safety oversight to international competitive advantage.