Biden AI legacy could present next test for Trump and Musk

Published January 14, 2025 7:00am ET



President Joe Biden‘s highly anticipated artificial intelligence executive order may not last long after President-elect Donald Trump‘s inauguration next week as the incoming commander in chief pledges to reduce government regulation.

But although Trump is expected to adopt a similar, hands-off approach regarding technology regulation to that of his first administration, his political alliance with Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk introduces uncertainty into the calculus.

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