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Policy·Oct 9·all news from October 9, 2026

Silicon Valley is falling in line with Trump’s attempt to rename AI

Several Silicon Valley artificial intelligence founders are expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump’s stated preference for industry-led safety standards rather than government-imposed regulations. This shift suggests a potential move away from the Biden administration’s executive orders, which established formal oversight and reporting requirements for developers of powerful models. If federal policy pivots toward self-regulation, companies may gain more autonomy in how they manage development risks and safety testing.

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