Arvind Krishna

The Trump administration plans to issue executive orders to accelerate the federal government's transition to post-quantum encryption and increase funding for the domestic quantum computing industry. The orders include a new deadline for adopting quantum-resistant encryption by 2029 or 2030 and exclude military networks. The administration also announced over $2 billion in incentives for nine quantum companies under the CHIPS and Science Act.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna endorsed the Trump administration's narrowed AI executive order, advocating for light government regulation to avoid stifling innovation. The order focuses on strengthening cybersecurity without mandating AI companies to share model details, while IBM has invested in AI-driven safeguards for open source software.

IBM shares increased following the recirculation of a video clip showing President Donald Trump praising the company. The clip originates from a 2025 White House roundtable discussion between Trump and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna.

Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro unveiled a 3-pillar growth plan, while the Trump administration is set to review AI models from Google and Microsoft. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned of AI-driven bank account hacks, and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna called for balanced AI regulation. China is developing AI-enabled drones and blocked a Meta AI deal over security concerns.