The Trump administration is getting ready to roll out its official AI action plan by the end of the month and from what’s known so far, it’s less about regulation and more about signaling where it wants to go. According to people familiar with the draft, the plan leans heavily on promoting innovation and keeping government oversight to a minimum.
Rather than laying out strict new rules, the plan includes broad goals and guidance, along with some calls for input from the private sector. It’s a chance for the administration to sketch out its second-term vision for AI where one that prioritizes streamlining permitting processes, and doubling down on a pro-business approach.
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Many of these ideas aren’t new though. Trump officials have talked about them before. But this document appears to pull it all together under one policy umbrella. Sources say, as per Axios, the 20-page plan has been shaped by input from dozens of people across the White House and various federal agencies. It’s been a coordinated effort behind the scenes, with different stakeholders weighing in to make sure the final document reflects a unified stance on how the administration wants to approach AI. Its stated that the plan talks about specific goals that officials believe could be accomplished in Trump’s second term.
“As called for in the January EO and as Admin officials have discussed publicly, the AI Action Plan is due to the President at the end of July,” White House Office of Science and Technology Policy spokesperson Victoria LaCivita said in an email. “The Plan will deliver a strong, specific, and actionable federal policy roadmap that goes beyond the details reported here and we look forward to releasing it soon.”
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Alongside the upcoming AI action plan, the Trump team is also drafting several executive orders to shape its long-term vision for AI. According to sources, the orders are still being finalized and could face legal challenges, but they signal where the administration is headed. One order would focus on strengthening AI infrastructure, another aims to boost U.S. tech exports to expand global access. A third, spearheaded by AI adviser David Sacks, is expected to push for neutral AI in government systems essentially banning what the team sees as politically biased or “woke” tech. It echoes Trump’s earlier efforts to target alleged online censorship.
The executive directives and action plan combined provide a clear picture of Trump’s intended U.S. stance on AI. Instead of establishing rules, the emphasis is on boosting innovation, removing obstacles, and ensuring that American technology remains competitive in the world on his terms. Here, Trump is outlining his plan for AI domination with a second term in mind.