US President Donald Trump’s revocation of former president Joe Biden’s artificial intelligence (AI) safety executive order has sent ripples through the tech world, signalling a dramatic shift in the US approach to AI. While the United States embraces a deregulated “innovate now, ask questions later” approach, where does that leave Malaysia?
Trump’s move is being lauded by those who see regulation as stifling progress, however it also raises valid concerns. Will a wild, wild west approach to AI development unleash a torrent of unforeseen consequences? Or will it spark a new era of unprecedented technological advancement?