Trump Administration Unveils Ambitious AI Action Plan
The Trump administration has put artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of its strategy to maintain American dominance in global technology, releasing the comprehensive
America’s AI Action Plan in July 2025. The plan, developed following extensive public input and over 10,000 comments from stakeholders, lays out over 90 federal policy actions designed to accelerate innovation, expand AI infrastructure, and secure the United States’ position as a world leader in AI development[3][1].
Key Pillars of the AI Action Plan
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Accelerating Innovation: Initiatives focus on removing regulatory barriers, expediting permits for data centers, and encouraging private-sector input to foster the rapid deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The administration aims to eliminate unnecessary regulation that could slow technological progress[3].
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Building American AI Infrastructure: The plan calls for the modernization of data center permits, support for semiconductor manufacturing, and initiatives to fill high-demand technical roles, such as electricians and HVAC technicians, critical to national AI expansion[2][3].
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Global Leadership and Diplomacy: The United States plans to export secure, full-stack AI solutions to allies and partners, strengthening global ties through technology and supporting American industry abroad[3][4].
Presidential Commitments and Executive Orders
President Trump emphasized his administration’s deregulatory ethos, seeking to remove what he described as “onerous Federal regulations” that hinder AI advancement[1][3]. Recent
executive orders have targeted issues including federal procurement of AI, permitting for infrastructure, and efforts to prevent ideology-driven bias in government-contracted AI tools[4].
Balancing Innovation, Free Speech, and Security
The plan makes a marked distinction from the previous administration’s emphasis on centralized regulation, instead prioritizing a market-driven model. Updated procurement guidelines require that large language models and advanced systems prioritize objectivity and avoid ideological bias[3]. The Trump administration claims these steps are necessary to avoid "Orwellian uses of AI" and ensure that advances benefit workers and families in the AI era[3].
Implications for State Policy and the Private Sector
While the action plan is comprehensive at the federal level, it notably does not call for reforms at the state level, even as state legislatures introduce or debate over a thousand local AI regulations in 2025[2]. The administration instead urges caution against new, potentially restrictive local policies that could stifle AI innovation.
Looking Ahead: The Race for Global AI Dominance
Officials argue that “winning the AI race is non-negotiable” for American prosperity and security. By establishing a roadmap for innovation, infrastructure, and global partnerships—and supporting leading platforms such as
ChatGPT—the Trump administration is positioning the United States at the vanguard of the AI-powered future[3][4].
The next phase will come with the administration’s planned
2025 National AI R&D Strategic Plan, expected to provide additional detail and steer the ongoing development of AI policy and regulation[2].
