Trump’s AI Plan Targets Regulation Cuts, Energy Boost for Data Centers

In the coming days, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to introduce an extensive federal policy blueprint focused on artificial intelligence, signaling a major shift in the government’s strategy toward the fast-developing technology. Known as the “AI Action Plan,” this upcoming initiative is being billed as the Trump administration’s most detailed AI policy proposal to date, featuring efforts to reduce regulation, expand infrastructure support, and assert American leadership in the international AI market.

Developed after months of dialogue with industry leaders and policy experts, the AI Action Plan is designed to stimulate domestic AI innovation while reducing regulatory constraints seen as limiting progress. Although the framework does not hinge on sweeping new laws, it will rely on a series of executive actions and a high-profile outreach campaign spearheaded by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

A Unified Federal Approach to AI Regulation

A cornerstone of the plan is the push for Congress to pass legislation that would establish a unified federal standard for AI regulation—effectively overriding various state-level rules. The tech industry has long argued that a fragmented approach across states hinders innovation and burdens companies with inconsistent compliance requirements.

Previous efforts to introduce federal preemption measures were blocked in the Senate, but the administration is now pressing forward with stronger backing in Congress. This move aligns with Trump’s emphasis on centralizing policy to ensure a clear, business-friendly AI development environment across the nation.

Trump is expected to unveil key aspects of the policy on July 23 during a technology forum hosted jointly by the All-In podcast and the Hill and Valley Forum, a well-known tech gathering in Silicon Valley.

Powering AI Growth Through Energy and Export Strategies

As the infrastructure required for AI—particularly data centers and computing power—continues to surge, the administration’s plan includes provisions to expand energy access. This will involve changes to environmental permitting and regulatory streamlining under the National Environmental Policy Act. However, proposals specifically addressing the resilience of national power grids are not anticipated in this initial rollout.

On the international front, the administration seeks to boost the export of American AI tools and systems. Through executive orders, agencies like the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank will be tasked with financing the deployment of U.S. AI solutions in foreign markets—especially in countries with limited domestic capabilities. Although some conservatives have previously criticized these agencies, the move reflects a strategic pivot to defend U.S. technological influence abroad.

Bias-Free AI and Heightened Security Measures

Another major element of the plan involves ensuring neutrality in AI systems used by the federal government. A new executive order—crafted with input from tech figures such as David Sacks and Sriram Krishnan—will require all large language models purchased by the government to remain politically unbiased and nonpartisan. This comes in response to rising political scrutiny over perceived bias in AI-generated content.

The plan also outlines measures for increased scrutiny of AI risks and tighter export controls. It advocates for partnerships with allied nations and emphasizes safeguards to prevent U.S. AI technologies from being exploited by foreign adversaries.

With private companies already pledging over $500 billion in AI-related infrastructure this year alone, the AI Action Plan is being positioned as a key driver for maintaining and enhancing U.S. leadership in the increasingly competitive global AI landscape.