The AI Policy Podcast Predicting AI Policy in the Second Trump Administration
Nov 7, 2024
The podcast delves into the predicted shifts in AI policy under a potential second Trump administration. Key topics include the administration’s history with AI regulations and the political divides shaping future policies. It explores export controls on AI chips, contrasting views from tech titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, and the implications for U.S.-China relations. Additionally, it discusses the complexities of open-source AI, antitrust challenges, and the future of energy policy, providing a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape.
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Trump's First Term AI Focus
- The first Trump administration prioritized AI policy through two executive orders.
- These orders emphasized investment in research, data accessibility, governance standards, and workforce development.
Trump Campaign's AI Stance
- The 2024 Trump campaign pledged to repeal Biden's AI executive order, calling it "dangerous."
- This repeal was promised as a "day one" priority, signaling a shift in AI policy direction.
Potential Alignment on National Security
- Trump's AI policy may align with Biden's National Security Memorandum on certain points.
- Shared priorities likely include energy policy related to AI and potentially attracting high-skilled AI talent.