Trump Unveils AI Action Plan to Bolster U.S. Leadership
The AI Action Plan, developed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, emphasizes three key areas: infrastructure development, technology exports, and unbiased AI systems.
President Donald J. Trump announced his administration’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan today, aiming to cement U.S. dominance in AI technology. The plan, revealed at an event hosted by the “All-In” podcast and the Hill and Valley Forum in Pennsylvania, follows Executive Order 14179, signed January 23, 2025, which revoked Biden-era AI regulations deemed restrictive to innovation.
The AI Action Plan, developed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, emphasizes three key areas: infrastructure development, technology exports, and unbiased AI systems. It includes $500 billion in private-sector investments for AI infrastructure, such as data centers, with 16 Department of Energy sites identified for construction by 2027. The plan also promotes U.S.-made AI technology exports through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Export-Import Bank, aiming to counter China’s advancements, particularly highlighted by the release of DeepSeek’s R1 model.
Three executive orders accompany the plan. The first addresses energy and permitting for AI data centers, streamlining construction processes. The second encourages global adoption of U.S. AI technologies. The third focuses on eliminating perceived ideological bias in AI models, ensuring outputs align with an “America First” approach. The administration received over 10,000 public comments through a February RFI, shaping the plan’s focus on deregulation and private-sector innovation.
The National Science Foundation and OSTP are also revising the 2023 National AI R&D Strategic Plan, with public input due by May 29, 2025. The plan prioritizes workforce development, including AI-focused education programs, and aims to establish U.S. AI standards globally. Critics, including some advocacy groups, argue the plan lacks safety measures, proposing a “People’s AI Action Plan” to address public safety and human-centric AI development.
Trump emphasized the plan’s role in maintaining U.S. competitiveness, stating, “America will lead the AI revolution.” The administration projects the creation of 100,000 jobs through initiatives like the Stargate partnership, announced January 21, 2025.
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