Artificial intelligence isn’t just rewriting how business gets done—it’s reshaping the rules of leadership itself. Two recent Executive Orders—EO 14110 (2023) and EO 14179 (2025)—offer starkly different visions for AI governance in the United States. One champions safety, trust, and responsibility. The other prioritizes speed, deregulation, and global competition.

At Cognify, we don’t just ask, “What does the law require?” We ask, “What kind of future are we building—and who gets left behind if we’re not careful?”

Let’s unpack what’s at stake.

Two Policies. Two Philosophies.

EO 14110, issued in 2023, took a human-first approach. It emphasized transparency, equity, and civil rights. It called for rigorous testing, labeling, and public accountability. It treated AI not just as a tool, but as a force that can entrench bias, erode trust, or amplify human dignity—depending on how we govern it.

EO 14179, introduced in early 2025, took a different route. Its message was clear: regulation slows us down. It revoked many of the safeguards in EO 14110 and pushed agencies to “unclog the pipes” for faster deployment. Its goal? Reclaim U.S. dominance in AI innovation.

Speed versus stewardship. Deregulation versus design. Which model aligns with our values?

At Cognify, We Believe in Governance That Earns Trust

We scored both orders across six core pillars of responsible AI leadership—rooted in the Nexus Credo and our brand mission. Here’s how they stacked up:

EO 14110 scored 28/30 on our internal assessment. EO 14179? Just 13/30.

This isn’t about party lines or bureaucratic infighting. It’s about vision. EO 14110 didn’t stifle innovation—it safeguarded it. It created a roadmap for scaling AI systems that people can trust. EO 14179 dismantled that framework in the name of speed.

We hear it all the time: “Governance slows us down.” Here’s the truth—governance done right speeds up adoption. Why? Because trust scales faster than code.

When organizations align with frameworks like ISO 42001 and NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework, they move faster, not slower. They deploy AI with fewer surprises, fewer failures, and far fewer headlines about bias, breaches, or breakdowns.

That’s why Cognify exists. Not just to check boxes—but to build AI systems that elevate businesses, not erode public trust.

If you’re a policymaker, executive, or compliance officer, this moment is a fork in the road. Do you chase speed, or do you build trust at scale? Do you deregulate, or do you govern with intention?

Our take is clear: The future belongs to those who govern well—not just fast.

Let’s Build Governance That Works

Cognify helps organizations navigate complexity without compromising integrity. With tools that align to global standards and insights grounded in reality—not fear—we help turn AI governance into a strategic advantage.

If you’re ready to lead with clarity, not chaos, we’re here to help.