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.