Donald Trump's AI plan gains tech giant support to boost US tech edge in AI race against China
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AI Action Plan
focuses on accelerating data infrastructure, exporting US AI technology stacks, and strengthening global partnerships to counter China's growing AI influence. Major US technology companies—including Palantir, Google, Meta, and Amazon—have welcomed the move, calling it a crucial step toward innovation and economic growth. However, experts caution that while deregulation and technology exports may strengthen US competitiveness, challenges such as ideological bias in AI models and geopolitical concerns over 'AI dominance' remain.
What is Donald Trump's AI plan
The Trump administration has unveiled a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy aimed at solidifying America's leadership in emerging technologies. This policy, called the AI Action Plan, focuses on reducing regulatory barriers, expanding technological exports, and strengthening global alliances to counter China's rising influence in AI development and governance.
The White House aims to accomplish its ambitious, Silicon Valley-aligned vision by loosening regulations on artificial intelligence, while introducing one key MAGA-friendly provision focused on eliminating political 'bias' within AI systems.
The strategy is built on three core pillars: accelerating AI innovation, expanding US AI infrastructure, and positioning American hardware and software as the global standard for AI development.
Additionally, the plan emphasises that large language models used by federal agencies must remain 'objective and free from top-down ideological bias,' according to the 28‑page document released by the White House on Wednesday.
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Donald Trump's AI Policy: Key goals of the AI action plan
The newly unveiled policy outlines three major areas of focus:
Reducing red tape:
The administration aims to simplify regulations and ease permitting for AI infrastructure, including large-scale data centers and energy support systems.
Exporting US AI technology:
The plan calls for exporting complete AI stacks—hardware, models, software, applications, and standards—to allied nations. Officials argue that meeting global demand will prevent reliance on rival nations' technology.
Countering Chinese influence:
The policy pledges to actively counter China's growing presence in international AI governance, ensuring that global standards align more closely with US values and innovation priorities.
US tech giants welcome Trump's AI plan but warn of challenges in correcting bias
The plan received widespread approval from the American tech industry:
Palantir Technologies lauded the plan, calling AI 'the birthright of the country that harnessed the atom and put a man on the moon.'
NetChoice, a leading industry trade group representing Meta, Amazon, and Google, praised the focus on deregulation and investment in innovation. The group emphasised that streamlined policies would accelerate adoption and commercialization of AI across industries, as reported.
A significant aspect of the plan focuses on correcting 'ideological bias' in AI systems. Experts warn, however, that addressing such biases is inherently difficult and may face constitutional challenges under the First Amendment.
High-performing language models often need to process sensitive or contested subjects such as climate change, public policy, and social issues, which complicates attempts to create fully 'neutral' systems.
Trump's AI dominance plan raises global trust concerns
While the plan calls for US 'AI dominance,' experts caution that this language could strain relations with allied countries wary of overdependence on American technology. Vivek Chilukuri, director of the technology and national security program at CNAS, noted that Washington already has significant leverage across the AI stack.
He argued for fostering balanced partnerships that respect other nations' sovereignty while promoting US-led innovation. Analysts warn that a purely dominance-oriented approach may evoke concerns similar to existing anxieties around dependence on US cloud providers and digital infrastructure.
The Trump administration's AI plan represents a strategic shift toward deregulation and global technology expansion, signaling strong government support for rapid innovation.
While this may accelerate US leadership in AI, implementation challenges including managing AI bias, navigating geopolitical sensitivities, and ensuring equitable access to technology will define its success. Experts stress the need for careful execution, emphasising partnerships and responsible AI practices to maintain trust both domestically and internationally.
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