The Journal. The Man Leading Trump’s AI Charge Against China
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Nov 5, 2025 
Michael Kratsios, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and former U.S. CTO, dives into the high-stakes AI race between the U.S. and China. He discusses the importance of innovation leadership and infrastructure, stressing the need for public understanding of AI's benefits in healthcare and education. Kratsios also tackles the regulatory landscape, advocating for sector-specific regulations, and shares insights on the potential for an AI bubble, all while emphasizing the urgency of addressing power needs with nuclear solutions.
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Winning Means Global Adoption
- Winning the AI race means global adoption of the U.S. technology stack rather than a single flag-planting moment.
- Success requires leading in innovation, building infrastructure, and proactive diplomacy to export American AI tools.
Don't Expect Government To Be First
- Expect government AI adoption to lag the private sector and not be early adopters.
- Focus on targeted agency projects like the VA's medical diagnostic work to drive practical government use.
Reserve Top Chips For U.S. Innovation
- Preserve the highest-end chips for U.S. innovators and companies to maintain leadership.
- Keep restrictions on exports of cutting-edge chips to protect national advantage.