The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Aram Gavoor on the Trump Administration's AI Pivot: Trading Safeguards for Stargate
Jan 24, 2025
Aram Gavoor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at GW Law and an expert in AI policy, joins Kevin Frazier to discuss pivotal shifts in U.S. AI policy under the Trump administration. They delve into the ambitious Stargate Project, which aims to allocate $500 billion for AI infrastructure, exploring its implications for national security and economic re-industrialization. The duo also analyzes the rescinding of the Biden administration's executive order on AI, looking at its impact on civil liberties and the evolving tech landscape.
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Trump's AI Pivot
- The Trump administration rapidly pivoted to an AI policy focused on innovation.
- This includes rescinding Biden's AI executive order and proposing the Stargate Project.
Stargate Project Details
- The Stargate Project, a private initiative, aims to invest $500 billion in US AI infrastructure.
- Though private, it appears federally supported given President Trump's prominent role in its announcement.
Stargate's Capacity and Energy Needs
- The Stargate Project's scale aligns with the projected tripling of global data center capacity by 2030.
- Trump's executive orders on energy support this project's substantial energy needs.