The DSR Network Siliconsciousness: An In-Depth Look at the Administration's AI Action Plan and Its Implications
Jul 29, 2025
Michelle De Mooy, Director of the Tech and Public Policy Program at Georgetown, dives into the nuances of the Trump administration's AI Action Plan. She discusses the tug-of-war between federal and state regulations on AI, highlighting the urgent need for cohesive governance amid rapid tech advancements. The conversation also tackles the complexities of intellectual property rights for AI-generated content and the challenges of integrating ethics into public policy education, emphasizing the importance of a well-informed future generation.
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Federal Funding as Regulatory Cudgel
- The Trump administration’s AI action plan uses federal funding as leverage to prevent state AI regulations.
- This creates a contradictory dynamic of promoting innovation while opposing state-level governance.
Regulatory Fragmentation Risks U.S.
- U.S. states are innovating with diverse AI regulations, but this may lead to a regulatory patchwork.
- Without federal leadership, the U.S. risks losing its global governance influence on AI.
AI Intellectual Property Challenges
- Intellectual property law for AI training data is a critical and unresolved issue.
- Lack of clear U.S. policy limits leadership in shaping AI industry's future legal framework.