The Trump administration’s plan to create a new AI regulatory body has stalled, with an executive order tied to the agency reportedly failing to move forward, The Information reported on August 28. The proposal had included government safety reviews for frontier AI models before public release and divided officials, technology companies and policy advisers. Some warned that heavier regulation could weaken the United States’ position in global AI competition, while others emphasized the need to manage safety risks. The impasse underscores the administration’s unresolved balance between encouraging AI innovation and strengthening oversight.