Tech giants confront shifting White House stance on AI after backing Trump

Silicon Valley billionaires supported former President Donald Trump. Their backing stemmed from worries that Democrats would overregulate AI. The White House has now moved to restrict the release of new AI models. The policy limits how developers can launch advanced AI systems. This change challenges tech firms that expected a permissive regulatory climate. Industry lobbyists are seeking clarification on the new restrictions. Companies are assessing the impact on research and product timelines. Analysts say the episode underscores political risks of aligning on regulation.