White House Unveils Aggressive AI Export Push and Regulatory Rollback Under Trump Administration

The White House is set to release a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy aimed at expanding the global influence of American AI technologies while simultaneously weakening restrictive state regulations within the United States. A draft of the plan, reviewed by Reuters, outlines a strategy that would block federal funding for AI projects in states deemed overly restrictive and urges the Federal Communications Commission to review any state-level laws that may conflict with national AI priorities.

Central to the plan is the promotion of open-source AI models and the global export of U.S. AI technology through comprehensive deployment packages and infrastructure investments, such as data centers led by the Commerce Department. The administration emphasizes that this approach will drive innovation and create new job opportunities in sectors enhanced by AI, framing the strategy as worker-empowering and growth-focused.

The Trump administration’s stance marks a significant shift from the previous administration. Former President Biden had taken a cautious approach, prioritizing national security over rapid AI proliferation. Biden imposed export limits on American AI chips to adversaries like China and implemented regulatory measures to curb misinformation and control international AI capacity expansion.

President Trump has since reversed many of Biden’s key AI policies. He scrapped the executive order on consumer protections and deregulated the diffusion of U.S. AI computing power abroad. These moves align with Trump’s broader vision to deregulate the AI sector and maintain American dominance in the global AI arms race, even if it means loosening safeguards against misuse.

Additionally, the administration plans to boost AI integration within the Pentagon and launch an initiative to identify and eliminate federal regulatory obstacles that hinder AI progress. The plan also includes fast-tracking construction approvals for AI-related infrastructure, signaling a comprehensive federal effort to supercharge U.S. AI growth in both the public and private sectors.

Source: Reuters