The White House’s newly released AI Action Plan outlines an assertive vision for U.S. leadership in AI. Framed around the imperative to “win the AI race,” the 28-page plan emphasizes the removal of regulatory barriers, the build-out of foundational AI infrastructure, and private sector momentum as the primary levers for accelerating innovation.
This vision reflects a notable shift from the Biden Administration’s now-rescinded Executive Order (EO) on AI, which emphasized whole-of-government coordination, safeguards against AI-enabled harms, and government capacity-building. By contrast, the Trump Administration’s action plan lays out a policy blueprint that leans into market-driven approaches — promoting open models, accelerating infrastructure development, and expanding global adoption of U.S. AI models. Three accompanying EOs further detail this vision by issuing directives on exporting U.S. AI technology, accelerating federal permitting for data centers, and preventing “woke AI” in the federal government.
- Date Published:7.24.2025
- Original Publication: Stanford University Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence