POLITICO Tech Trump’s AI plan is a gift to Silicon Valley — with a catch
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Jul 24, 2025 Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, shares his insights on President Trump's newly unveiled AI Action Plan. The plan aims to boost U.S. competitiveness in AI by cutting federal regulations, presenting a financial boon for Silicon Valley. However, Chilson warns about the proposal’s implications for political agendas, particularly concerning wokeness. The conversation also navigates the tensions between federal oversight and state regulations, and the challenges tech companies face in addressing bias and hate speech in AI moderation.
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AI as America's Strategic Opportunity
- Trump's AI Action Plan vigorously promotes the U.S. leading in AI development and deployment.
- The plan prioritizes AI as a crucial opportunity and aims for American dominance in the AI race.
Hidden AI Regulation Barriers
- AI regulations often hide in broader rules about privacy and approvals, not explicitly mentioning AI.
- Federal agencies are tasked with uncovering regulations that inadvertently hinder AI innovation, especially in sectors like healthcare and transport.
Federal Concern Over State AI Laws
- The administration sees state-level AI regulations as potentially problematic for innovation.
- It suggests considering the regulatory environment before allocating AI-related federal funds to states.