The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Adam Thierer on the AI Regulatory Landscape
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Apr 1, 2025 Adam Thierer, a Senior Fellow for the Technology & Innovation team at R Street, joins AI expert Kevin Frazier to dissect the evolving landscape of AI regulation. They delve into public responses to the AI Action Plan and highlight tensions between federal and state regulations. Recent vetoes, strategic shifts from the Trump to Biden administrations, and the challenges of cohesive governance are tackled. The duo underscores the need for innovative oversight that balances technological growth with ethical considerations.
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Shifting Focus on AI Policy
- The Trump administration aims to replace the Biden administration's AI executive order with its own, focusing on an "AI Action Plan".
- Public comments are being sought for this plan, with "AI opportunity" as a central theme.
AI Dominance vs. AI Safety
- The Trump administration's AI plan emphasizes "AI dominance" and utilizing AI opportunities, differing from the Biden administration's safety focus.
- Public comments were solicited for the plan, including input from civil society and various organizations.
America First AI
- Vice President Vance advocates for an "America First, America Only" AI approach, prioritizing domestic resources.
- This approach aims to balance frontier pursuit with ensuring the AI development stack remains within the US.