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The Truth of the Matter

Predicting AI Policy in the Second Trump Administration

Nov 7, 2024
Gregory C. Allen, Head of the Wadwani AI Center at CSIS, shares his expertise on AI policy and regulation. He discusses the achievements of the first Trump administration in AI and speculates on future policies concerning national security and safety. The conversation highlights the political dynamics between the Trump and Biden administrations, including expected regulatory challenges and open-source AI's future. Allen also touches on Taiwan's role in AI chip manufacturing and the potential implications for U.S.-China relations.
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  • The Trump administration's initial AI regulations laid a crucial foundation that may influence upcoming policies and partisan divides on tech governance.
  • Concerns over AI safety initiatives illustrate internal conflicts within the Republican party regarding future directions in technology and innovation focus.

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The Evolution of AI Policy Under Trump

The Trump administration's initial approach to AI regulation established a foundation that carries forward into discussions for the upcoming administration. Under Trump, significant executive orders emphasized investment in AI research and development, improving workforce capabilities, and setting governance standards, paralleling elements found in the Biden administration's executive order. Key frameworks, such as the NIST AI risk management framework, emerged during Trump’s presidency and have continued relevance today. This historical context is essential for understanding how the Republican platform approaches AI, particularly in its critiques of Biden's more regulatory stance.

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