Paul Tudor Jones Warns U.S. Is ‘Late’ on AI Regulation
NEW YORK — Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said Wednesday the United States has fallen behind on artificial intelligence regulation, warning that the country “should have already done it” as competition with China accelerates.
The founder of Tudor Investment Corp. made the remarks in comments reported by CNBC, adding his voice to a growing chorus of prominent financial figures urging Washington to establish guardrails for AI development before the technology outpaces policymakers’ ability to govern it.
“We should have already done it,” Jones said regarding AI regulation, according to CNBC.
His comments come as the U.S. and China remain locked in what industry observers describe as an increasingly high-stakes race to lead global AI innovation. The rivalry has complicated domestic regulatory efforts, with some lawmakers and industry leaders arguing that heavy-handed rules could cede technological advantage to Beijing.
Jones, known for his macroeconomic bets, is among a small but growing number of Wall Street figures publicly calling for federal action on AI governance. His remarks extend concern about the U.S. regulatory gap beyond the technology sector into mainstream finance.
The United States currently lacks comprehensive federal AI legislation. While the European Union began enforcing provisions of its AI Act in 2025 — with full enforcement set for August 2026 — and China has implemented a series of targeted AI regulations, Congress has yet to pass broad AI governance legislation. Multiple bills have been introduced in both chambers, but none have advanced to a floor vote in the current session.
The Biden administration issued an executive order on AI safety in October 2023, but large portions were rescinded by President Trump shortly after taking office in January 2025. Since then, the administration has favored a lighter regulatory approach, emphasizing innovation over precautionary rules.
Industry groups remain divided. Technology companies have generally resisted binding federal regulation, arguing that premature rules could stifle innovation. Consumer advocacy organizations and some AI researchers counter that voluntary commitments are insufficient to address risks ranging from job displacement to algorithmic bias and national security threats.
Jones did not specify what form of regulation he would support, according to CNBC’s report. However, his framing of the issue — positioning regulation as necessary even within the context of U.S.-China competition — challenges the argument that deregulation is essential to maintaining American AI leadership.
The remarks add to ongoing AI governance discussions on Capitol Hill, where Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated interest in bipartisan AI legislation this session, according to recent public statements.
