WASHINGTON D.C. – The Trump administration marked a pivotal week in artificial intelligence policy this past week, culminating in President Donald J. Trump's first major speech on AI, the release of a comprehensive "AI Action Plan," and the signing of three significant executive orders. The initiatives underscore a strategic pivot towards accelerating AI development by reducing regulatory burdens and fostering American leadership in the global AI race.
David Sacks, identified as the Trump administration's Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, highlighted the significance of the period, stating in a tweet, "This was a historic week for AI policy. President Trump gave his first major speech on AI, the White House released its AI Action Plan, and President Trump signed three important executive orders." The administration's approach emphasizes a departure from previous regulatory frameworks, aiming to unleash rapid innovation.
The newly unveiled "Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan" is a 28-page document containing over 90 policy recommendations. Its core tenets include boosting U.S. innovation, building out data center infrastructure, and promoting American technology abroad. Officials stated the plan seeks to ensure America sets the "technological gold standard worldwide" and that the world "continues to run on American technology."
Accompanying the plan, President Trump signed three executive orders designed to implement these objectives. One order specifically targets what the administration terms "ideological bias" or "woke" content in AI chatbots, aiming to ensure AI systems are free from engineered social agendas. A second order focuses on expediting and modernizing permits for data centers and semiconductor fabs, streamlining the construction of critical AI infrastructure.
The third executive order is geared towards promoting the international export of U.S.-developed AI technologies. This move is intended to solidify America's position as a global leader in AI by allowing American companies to sell their advanced AI products and services to allies worldwide. The collective actions signal a strong commitment to a pro-growth, deregulation-focused AI strategy.