These Are The 3 Priorities From Trump's ' AI Action Plan' Speech Today

The blueprint for the Trump administration's AI Policy is set to be unveiled. 

The U.S. President will release the long-awaited “Action Plan” at the "Winning the AI Race" event in Washington on Wednesday. According to informed sources, this 20-page document will revolve around three pillars: infrastructure, innovation, and global influence, primarily implemented through directives to federal agencies and partially funded projects.  

As reported by the latest media coverage, individuals familiar with the matter stated that the plan will emphasize the promotion of AI development through incentives rather than relying on stringent regulations. This marks a fundamental shift in AI policy between the Trump administration and its predecessor, the Biden administration.  

The action plan will focus on removing regulatory barriers, streamlining permits for data center construction, and promoting the overseas adoption of U.S. AI technology. The framework is expected to be accompanied by the issuance of three executive orders targeting "woke AI," boosting U.S. technology exports, and simplifying data center construction processes.  

Infrastructure Development as a Policy Priority  

The first pillar of the AI Action Plan centers on AI infrastructure development. The plan emphasizes the importance of reforming permitting rules to simplify the construction of new data centers, while also focusing on modernizing the power grid, including adding new energy sources.  

This priority has been evident in the Trump administration's policies during its first six months. Trump has previously advocated for large-scale private investments to expand AI infrastructure, including the $500 billion "Stargate" project. Last week, Trump highlighted $92 billion in energy and data center investments from companies like Google, Coreweave, and Blackstone during a visit to Pennsylvania.  

The plan will also prioritize enhancing cybersecurity for critical infrastructure to ensure the safe deployment of AI technologies.  

Innovation-Driven Approach Over Regulatory Constraints  

The second pillar of the action plan underscores the need for the U.S. to lead the world in innovation. Reports indicate that this section will focus on cutting red tape and reintroducing the idea of preventing states from regulating AI—though this is largely symbolic, as the White House has limited authority to dictate state behavior.  

In practice, the White House swiftly established its stance of abandoning the Biden administration's regulatory focus as early as January. Trump revoked former President Biden's executive order on "AI guardrails" within days of taking office, and U.S. Vice President Vance criticized "excessive regulation of the AI industry" during his first international appearance.  

The administration's plan to remove AI regulations also includes targeting state-level rules deemed overly restrictive. The plan aims to address these by limiting federal AI funding and tasking the Federal Communications Commission with determining whether such regulations violate its mandate.  

Intensifying AI Competition  

The third pillar of the AI Action Plan, according to reports, will emphasize the importance of spreading U.S. AI technology globally.  

U.S. officials are fearful and anxious about the strength of China's AI, and policymakers are eager to ensure that U.S. allies and other nations adopt American AI models.  

The plan will also warn other countries against undermining the ability of U.S. companies to develop AI and encourage the development of so-called "open-weight" AI models, which allow developers to download, modify, and run models locally.  

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy spokesperson Victoria LaCivita stated: "The Plan will deliver a strong, specific, and actionable federal policy roadmap that goes beyond the details reported here, and we look forward to releasing it soon."   

Sidestepping Industry Controversies  

This 20-page AI Action Plan largely conveys a message of "non-intervention" and "pro-growth" policies. Notably, however, the plan appears to deliberately avoid minefields.  

A source familiar with the matter noted that the plan is unlikely to delve deeply into contentious issues such as copyright concerns over AI-generated content or requirements for developers to increase AI model transparency. This "light-touch" regulatory framework aims to maximize space for corporate innovation and reduce compliance burdens, but it may also allow these unresolved industry disputes to continue simmering.