Bangladesh, May 25 -- The decision by US President Donald Trump to postpone an executive order on artificial intelligence oversight has reignited a debate that lies at the heart of the twenty-first century technological revolution: how can governments regulate a transformative technology without stifling innovation? The controversy surrounding the proposed order reveals far more than a disagreement over bureaucratic procedures. It exposes the growing tension between national security, corporate interests, public trust, and geopolitical competition, particularly between the United States and China.

Artificial intelligence has become the defining technological battleground of our era. Just as nuclear technology shaped the strategic landsc...