Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones expressed his concern that the U.S. is falling behind in regulating artificial intelligence, emphasizing the urgent need for action during his appearance on CNBC. He noted that a recent conference found that 80% of AI experts now support regulation, a significant increase from just 20% the previous year. Jones called for the implementation of watermarking to help distinguish deepfakes from genuine content, reflecting a broader industry consensus about the risks associated with rapidly advancing AI technology. This discussion occurs against the backdrop of the White House’s recently released National Policy Framework for AI, which aims to address the regulatory landscape and prevent a fragmented state-by-state approach.

White House: The White House is the executive office of the U.S. President, overseeing federal policy development and implementation across government agencies. In March 2026, it released the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, providing legislative recommendations for a unified federal approach to AI governance. The framework aims to protect rights, promote innovation, and address safety concerns without creating new regulatory bodies.
European Union: The European Union is a supranational union of 27 member states that harmonizes laws and policies on economic, social, and technological issues. It enacted the AI Act in 2024 as the first comprehensive horizontal regulatory framework for AI systems based on risk levels. Recently, the Council and Parliament agreed to simplify and streamline the AI Act rules to improve implementation.
Paul Tudor Jones: Paul Tudor Jones is the founder and chief investment officer of Tudor Investment Corporation, a prominent global macro hedge fund. In a recent CNBC Squawk Box interview, he warned that the U.S. is already late in regulating AI and advocated for immediate watermarking requirements to identify deepfakes. He shared insights from a recent AI conference where support for regulation has grown substantially among experts.

EU AI Act Updates: Council and Parliament provisionally agreed to simplify AI Act rules and clarify overlaps with other regulations like machinery rules.
US Policy Framework: White House released National Policy Framework for AI in March advocating federal legislation to preempt state patchwork and support sector-specific standards.
Industry Consensus Shift: Support for AI regulation has risen sharply among AI experts and model makers at recent conferences.