Trump Administration Unveils AI Action Plan, Focusing on Neutrality and Investment
Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to launch a complete Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, signaling a strong commitment to solidifying the United States’ position as a global leader in AI innovation. The initiative is expected to be bolstered by three new executive orders targeting data center development, financial resource allocation, and the contentious issue of perceived political bias in AI outputs.
The administration’s strategic approach to AI development is drawing attention from experts in the field. Cayce Myers, a communications expert at Virginia Tech specializing in the legal landscape of AI, offered insights into the administration’s objectives and the potential ramifications of its AI strategy.
“The President’s recent emphasis on critically important private sector investments, such as the $92 billion pledged for AI initiatives in Pennsylvania, clearly illustrates the administration’s intent to align with tech industry leaders and propel the U.S. to the forefront of global AI competition,” Myers explained. “these investments, which extend to critical infrastructure like data centers, highlight the substantial political and economic stakes involved in the ongoing AI race between the United States and China.”
Myers also addressed the inclusion of political considerations within the AI action plan. “The Trump administration has demonstrably linked AI development policy with broader political objectives, particularly concerning the perception of political bias,” he noted. “Reports indicate that an executive order will be issued requiring federal AI contractors to ensure their AI outputs remain politically neutral, avoiding content that could be interpreted as promoting specific political viewpoints or ‘woke’ perspectives.While this directive is likely to be met with debate, it aligns with the administration’s established stance on addressing perceived left-leaning political bias within the technology and media sectors.”
The potential impact of such an order on AI development is significant.”It is highly probable that this will alter the methodologies employed in AI development, raising complex questions about how AI systems can effectively guarantee the exclusion of certain types of biased outputs,” Myers stated. “Furthermore, this will directly influence the nature of content generated for users of AI platforms that secure federal contracts. It underscores a growing recognition that artificial intelligence chatbots and their outputs are not inherently apolitical, but rather are increasingly scrutinized for their intentional or unintentional political leanings.”
Cayce Myers is a professor of public relations and director of graduate studies at Virginia Tech’s school of Dialog. His research interests encompass media history, political communication, and the legal frameworks governing public relations. He is the author of several books, including “Artificial Intelligence and Law in the Communication Professions,” “Profession and Money in Politics: Campaign Fundraising in the 2020 Presidential Election,” and “Campaigns, Inc.”