AI Policy Foundations from Previous Administrations

The previous Trump administration laid a significant foundation for AI policy that shapes today's regulatory landscape. Key initiatives included executive orders focusing on AI research, governance standards, and international collaboration, which shared similarities with the Biden administration's approach. For example, the NIST AI risk management framework, praised for its reputation, originated during Trump's presidency and was developed further under Biden. This continuity indicates that while the parties may differ in regulatory philosophy, there remains a fundamental baseline for AI governance established previously.