President Donald Trump was reportedly set to issue an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence but abruptly reversed his decision following pushback from key advisors and influential tech leaders.

According to The Washington Post, AI advisor David Sacks, SpaceX founder Elon Musk, and executives from leading AI companies expressed concerns, prompting Trump to cancel the planned announcement.The decision reportedly surprised some administration officials, who had been involved in drafting the order.While Sacks initially indicated he could accept the order, he suggested shortening the timeframe for companies to disclose AI models.Despite the reversal, officials stated the executive order is not permanently shelved and may be revisited in a different form.

The timing comes amid rising public concern about AI, with a Pew Research poll indicating that 50% of Americans worry about AI’s impact on daily life and potential disruption to the job market.The development highlights the tension between public policy goals and influence from private sector leaders in shaping the U.S.approach to emerging technologies.