White House delays AI executive order as Asia's tech race accelerates
White House delays AI executive order as Asia's tech race accelerates
White House delays AI executive order as Asia's tech race accelerates
The Trump administration has paused plans for an executive order that would override state AI regulations with looser federal rules. Meanwhile, tech developments in Asia are pushing forward, with Foxconn and Nvidia announcing a major new data centre in Taiwan. The draft executive order, which aimed to preempt stricter state AI laws, has been temporarily shelved. It included measures to challenge state regulations in court and cut federal funding to non-compliant states. Officials have not confirmed whether the proposal will be revived.
In a separate move, Foxconn is constructing a $1.4 billion data centre in Taiwan, partnering with Nvidia. Scheduled to open in early 2026, the 27-megawatt facility will be Asia’s first to use Nvidia’s new Blackwell GB300 chips. The project marks a significant investment in AI infrastructure for the region.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials are still discussing whether to permit Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to China. No final decision has been reached on the export restrictions. The delay in the executive order leaves state AI regulations in place for now. Foxconn’s Taiwan data centre will boost regional AI capabilities once operational. A decision on Nvidia’s H200 chip sales to China remains pending.
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