Executive Orders (EO) have become a frequent policy-making tool during President Trump’s terms in office, influencing everything from investment in technology to privacy concerns. On March 12th, PRG Student Fellows—Marco Germanò, Krimul Malhotra, Rebecca Kahn, Carolina Barcelos, Yujia Wu, Naveen Rajan, Lesley Yang, Hugh Ó Laoide Kelly, and Yuting Yu—presented their insights on the tech- and privacy-related implications of several Trump administration EOs issued in 2025. Their analysis focused on:
- Artificial Intelligence: EO 14179 Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
- Content Moderation & Social Media: EO 14149 Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
- Digital Financial Technology: EO 14178 Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
- Deregulation Policies: EO 14192 Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation; EO 14219 Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative; EO 14215 Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies.
- Technology Investment: EO 14177 President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Attendees heard how each order could affect innovation, civil liberties, and regulatory practices. The ensuing discussion also addressed the broader legal and policy dimensions of these directives, including how EOs interact with the process for rescinding and creating agency rules. Please see the attached presentation and links to the relevant EOs.