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(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce policy guidelines for artificial intelligence that will call for easing regulation and expanding energy sources for data centers, while urging Congress to consider federal legislation to preempt state oversight of the emerging technology.
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The administration’s so-called AI Action Plan is set to be published in the coming days, following a directive this year to formulate a comprehensive framework outlining key initiatives designed to accelerate development in the US. Trump is expected to sign several executive orders to enact some of the policies outlined in the plan, according to people who were briefed by administration officials.
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The proposal will be largely focused on messaging and limited to executive branch actions instead of a sweeping vision of the long-term effects of AI, the people said.
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Yet it will be the administration’s most significant policy announcement to date on the technology and reflects the administration’s efforts to promote the adoption of US artificial intelligence globally. The vision bodes well for industry players who support safety standards and the forging of international partnerships.
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Trump’s AI blueprint has been eagerly anticipated by a fast-growing US industry led by OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google. Many companies have pressed for a shift away from what they saw as a rules-heavy approach under President Joe Biden.
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Earlier: Senate Votes 99-1 to Strip AI Provision From Trump’s Tax Bill
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Early this month, the US Senate killed a provision from Trump’s sweeping tax measure that would have restricted states from regulating AI, but the tech industry remains keen to curtail the sort of laws that have been enacted around the country.
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The plan is expected to be rolled out in a nationwide promotional campaign led by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the people said. The office declined to comment on Thursday night.
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Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks on AI policy on July 23 at an event hosted by the All-In podcast and the tech consortium Hill and Valley Forum.
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The proposal, which follows months of consultation with industry players, highlights the White House’s interest in reducing what it considers unnecessary regulatory barriers, promoting innovation and adoption, and supporting third-party evaluation of AI risks by independent organizations.
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It would also emphasize the administration’s priorities of supporting infrastructure through permitting reform and streamlining environmental standards in the National Environmental Policy Act, according to the people. Guidance on strengthening power grids is not expected to be included in the plan, the people said.
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Earlier: Trump to Outline AI Priorities in Speech Asserting US Edge
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Additionally, the plan would promote global AI partnerships and leadership in setting international standards and emphasize security measures to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing US hardware and software.
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An order on export promotion is intended to use authorities within the US International Development Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank to support a global deployment of American AI technologies, according to the people.
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