Trump Unveils Sweeping AI Deregulation and Export Plan

President Trump has unveiled an 'AI Action Plan' designed to cement U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence by focusing on deregulation, rapid infrastructure expansion, and controlled international technology exports. The plan rejects new federal AI regulations and seeks the removal of existing rules—including environmental and state-level restrictions—that are viewed as barriers to innovation. It mandates that AI systems, such as chatbots, uphold 'free speech' and remain free from ideological bias, with revisions to federal procurement to prioritize ideologically neutral AI. Major initiatives include expanding data center capacity and withholding federal funds from states imposing restrictive AI laws. The plan also aims to strengthen export controls preventing adversaries' access to advanced AI, while providing comprehensive 'AI tech stacks' to allied nations. While the administration frames the plan as vital for national security and economic growth, critics warn it may downplay oversight and raise risks, including widespread job losses—a worry shared by a majority of Americans polled.