The incoming Trump administration signals significant changes to American AI policy, centered on repealing Biden’s Executive Order and promoting a less regulated environment for AI development. The administration’s approach reflects a complex balance between competing interests: accelerationists pushing for rapid development, safety advocates calling for oversight, and national security concerns regarding competition with China. While federal regulations may decrease, state-level oversight could increase. The policy shift occurs during a critical period in AI development, with experts predicting potential superintelligent AI by 2026, making the stakes particularly high for this administrative transition.