Trump Says He Considered Breaking Up Nvidia, Signs AI-Focused Executive Orders
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he had considered breaking up Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) to increase competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, but ultimately decided against it due to the complexity of such a move.
Speaking at a White House AI summit, Trump outlined a 90-point plan aimed at creating a federal regulatory framework for AI. As part of the initiative, he signed three executive orders, which include easing environmental restrictions and promoting AI exports to allied nations.
“I thought we could go in and maybe break them up a bit, bring in some competition,” Trump said about Nvidia. “But I found out—it’s not so simple in that business.”
Despite raising concerns about Nvidia’s dominance, Trump praised CEO Jensen Huang, who was in attendance, saying, “What a job you’ve done!”
Trump emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI, declaring, “From this day forward, it will be the policy of the United States to lead the world in artificial intelligence.” He also called for a “common sense” approach to AI and intellectual property regulation.
The president downplayed concerns over the unauthorized use of copyrighted content in AI training—a subject of ongoing lawsuits involving several AI firms, including OpenAI.
He also pushed back against state-level AI regulation, arguing for a unified federal standard that overrides state laws.
Executive Orders to Support AI Development
During the summit, Trump signed three executive orders intended to bolster the U.S. AI industry:
- Authorize federal land use for the construction of AI data centers.
- Promote the export of U.S.-made AI hardware and software.
- Prohibit federal agencies from using politically biased AI, asserting that DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives pose a threat to objective AI systems.
These measures align with Trump’s broader 90-part action plan, which includes reversing former President Joe Biden’s cautious, restrictive approach to global AI access. Instead, Trump advocated for greater international distribution of American AI technology.
