POLITICO Tech
The AI and tech voices influencing Donald Trump
Sep 25, 2024
Michael Kratsios, former U.S. Chief Technology Officer and now managing director at Scale AI, shares insights on Trump's potential tech policies in a second term. He discusses the evolution of AI policy during Trump's presidency, including a significant 2019 executive order. Kratsios highlights the importance of smaller tech firms, the challenge of Chinese advancements in AI, and the idea of 'sovereign AI.' He also addresses national security concerns related to AI and the complexities of data privacy in government applications.
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Quick takeaways
- Michael Kratsios emphasized the need for clearer AI infrastructure guidelines in a potential second Trump term, indicating a shift in tech policy focus.
- J.D. Vance's commitment to supporting 'little tech' signals a nuanced approach to balancing big tech and smaller companies within future regulations.
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Trump's AI Policy and Future Directions
The first Trump administration laid out a national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) through an executive order signed in 2019, focusing on research and development (R&D), regulation, and implementation. Key areas highlighted include ensuring government agencies prioritize R&D funding effectively, with a growing emphasis on testing and evaluation methods for AI models. Regulation was approached with a sector-specific, risk-based methodology, aiming to build on existing regulations while addressing new challenges. If Trump were to win a second term, there may be a push for more detailed guidelines on energy needs for AI infrastructure, reflecting a changing technological landscape.
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