The AI Policy Podcast Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request, AI Diffusion Framework Update, and the Politburo's Study Session on AI
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May 7, 2025 The discussion dives into the Trump administration's transformative Fiscal Year 2026 budget request, emphasizing its impact on federal AI funding and export controls. The potential changes to the AI Diffusion Framework before its deadline spark intriguing debates. Meanwhile, insights from a pivotal Chinese Politburo session reveal the country's ambitious goals for AI and technological self-reliance. The analysis raises questions about international cooperation amidst growing tensions in the tech landscape.
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Export Control Enforcement Boosted
- The Trump administration prioritizes export control enforcement by proposing a 50% budget increase for the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
- This marks a significant shift from previous administrations that underfunded BIS despite increasing workloads.
AI Research Funding Maintained
- The Trump administration proposes a 50% cut to NSF funding overall but maintains AI funding at current levels.
- This shows relative prioritization of AI research despite broader budget cuts in scientific fields.
Unclear DOD AI Funding Signals
- The budget request lacks explicit AI callouts for the Department of Defense.
- However, both the White House and Congress signal strong interest in AI and autonomy for defense.