What To Expect From the Trump Administration on AI Policy
- The document discusses the expected approach of the Trump administration towards artificial intelligence (AI) policy during his second term.
- It suggests that the new administration is likely to focus more on promoting and facilitating AI innovation by U.S. industry with fewer restraints, in contrast to the Biden administration’s emphasis on “responsible AI” and mitigating potential risks and harms.
- The transition team has selected Michael Kratsios and Gail Slater as co-chairs of tech policy, who are expected to be less focused on the potential harms of AI and more focused on AI innovation.
- The document also indicates that the Trump administration is likely to revoke the Biden AI Executive Order, which established federal guidance and policies around government purchasing and use of AI systems, as well as national security-related AI policy.
- Additionally, the new administration is expected to take a harder line against China in matters of trade and export controls related to AI technologies.