The Trump administration has introduced a comprehensive roadmap for artificial intelligence, aimed at boosting U.S. innovation while eliminating what it terms “bureaucratic red tape” and “ideological bias.”
The 28-page AI Action Plan outlines over 90 policy actions for the rapidly evolving technology, with administration officials claiming these can be implemented within the next year.
“We believe we’re in an AI race, and we want the United States to win that race,” said David Sacks, the administration’s crypto czar.
The plan includes proposals to build data center infrastructure and promote American technology, although critics view it as an ideological maneuver by the White House.
Additionally, the plan urges federal agencies to review and repeal policies hindering AI development and encourages its use across both government and the private sector.
President Trump is expected to sign three related executive orders on Wednesday. One will promote the international export of U.S.-developed AI technologies, while another aims to eliminate what the administration calls “woke” or ideologically biased AI systems.
“American development of AI systems must be free from ideological bias or engineered social agendas,” the White House stated. “With the right government policies, the U.S. can solidify its leadership in AI and secure a brighter future for all Americans.”
Sacks noted that the plan also focuses on preventing AI technology from being “misused or stolen by malicious actors” and will monitor emerging risks from AI.
The administration has framed the expansion of AI infrastructure and investments as essential for staying ahead of China. “AI is a revolutionary technology that will profoundly impact both the economy and national security,” Sacks emphasized. “It’s crucial that America remains the dominant power in AI.”
However, critics argue that the plan primarily benefits Big Tech. “The White House AI Action Plan was crafted for tech billionaires and does not serve the broader public’s interests,” said Sarah Myers West, co-executive director of the AI Now Institute. “The administration prioritizes corporate interests over the needs of everyday people already affected by AI.”
In 2023, Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, signed an executive order calling for safety and security standards for AI use in the federal government, which Trump rescinded on his first day in office.
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Days later, Trump signed an order accelerating AI development and removing ideological bias, which led to the current AI action plan that sought public input.
Officials claim the plan unveiled Wednesday was shaped by over 10,000 public comments.
A former Biden administration official criticized the plan for abandoning safeguards that protect national security and public trust. “Accelerating innovation is vital, but dismantling responsible guardrails risks turning America’s AI revolution into a reckless gamble,” said Jim Secreto, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Biden’s Commerce Secretary.
“Promoting aggressive AI exports without reasonable controls strengthens China’s position,” he added.
Last month, Trump allowed U.S. tech giant Nvidia to resume sales of its high-end AI chips to China, reversing a prior ban.
AI regulation also became a contentious issue in negotiations over Trump’s recent budget bill, which initially included a ten-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation, but that language was ultimately removed.
SOURCE: BBC
