Powerful Cold War-era tool Trump could use in an AI emergency is set to expire in December

President Donald Trump stated that existing laws can control artificial intelligence development. The Defense Production Act, enacted during the Cold War, is set to expire in December 2026 and gives the president authority to compel private companies to prioritize certain production orders during emergencies. Some analysts have noted the law has not been applied to advanced AI systems. Trump has not announced plans to invoke the measure or seek its renewal.

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