President Trump’s new AI Action Plan aims to make the U.S. the world leader in artificial intelligence. It focuses on deregulation, infrastructure growth, and promoting open-source innovation.
Executive Order 14179: Key to the Plan
This order removed prior restrictions and instructed all federal agencies to create a unified roadmap for AI development, removing barriers and speeding up innovation.
Pillar 1: Faster AI Innovation
- Encourages open-source and open-weight AI tools
- Removes outdated AI regulations that slow development
- Expands access to public datasets and computing
Pillar 2: AI Infrastructure & Chips
- Funds new data centers and chip factories
- Streamlines government approvals for AI hardware
- Strengthens American chip supply chains
Pillar 3: Global AI Leadership
- Incentivizes exports of U.S.-made AI to friendly nations
- Imposes tighter AI technology restrictions on rivals
- Mandates neutrality in U.S.-funded AI tools (no “woke AI”)
Workforce & Education
The plan also includes initiatives for AI job training, youth education, and boosting AI knowledge at every level of the workforce.
What This Means
Trump’s AI Action Plan takes a fast-moving, business-friendly approach to AI growth. Supporters say it’s good for innovation, while critics warn it may risk ethical safeguards.