
Dean W Ball
Former White House AI policy advisor and senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation. He played a role in crafting the Trump administration's AI Action Plan.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 3h 14min
Dean W. Ball on America's AI Action Plan & 4 Months at the White House
Dean W. Ball, former White House AI policy advisor, shares his insights on the Trump administration's AI Action Plan. He highlights the importance of private sector innovation in AI regulation while discussing the gap in understanding between the government and AI labs. Dean also delves into the implications of U.S.-China competition in military AI strategies and the concept of agentic commerce. Personal updates reveal his shift toward focusing on family and continuing his work in AI from an external perspective.

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Aug 14, 2025 • 22min
An exit interview with Trump’s AI policy adviser
Dean Ball, former senior policy adviser in the Office of Science and Technology Policy, shares insights on his role in crafting Trump's AI Action Plan. He discusses the crucial balance in AI regulation to encourage innovation while managing risks. Ball highlights the potential bubble in AI investment and the implications of allowing China to acquire American microchips. He emphasizes the ongoing challenges of copyright in AI, including fair compensation for artists, and the necessity for strategic collaboration between government and private sectors in guiding future AI development.

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Aug 15, 2025 • 59min
Scaling Laws: What's Next in AI Policy (and for Dean Ball)?
Dean Ball, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and former Senior Policy Advisor for AI at the White House, shares captivating insights from his time shaping AI policy during the Trump administration. He discusses the complexities of navigating federal AI regulations and the balance between personal skill and bureaucratic challenges. The conversation also delves into societal impacts of AI, the need for cohesive national strategies, and reflections on recent technological developments like ChatGPT-5.

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Aug 14, 2025 • 58min
Navigating AI Policy: Dean Ball on Insights from the White House
Dean Ball, former Senior Policy Advisor for AI at the White House, shares his insider perspective on the Trump administration's AI Action Plan. He discusses the challenges of federal AI policy-making and the clash between conservatism and techno-libertarianism. The conversation highlights the need for thoughtful regulatory frameworks and proactive governance. Ball outlines essential steps for America to lead in AI, including regulatory innovation and workforce development, while reflecting on his future aspirations in AI policy at a D.C. think tank.

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 25min
How to Write the AI Action Plan
Dean Ball, a former senior policy advisor at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, discusses the intricacies of crafting the AI Action Plan. He highlights the challenges of interagency cooperation and the role of political support in implementing federal AI strategies. The conversation delves into Republican perspectives on AI safety and the impact of governance dynamics within the Trump administration. Ball also explores the complexities of navigating information flow in government and the urgent need for comprehensive policies in the evolving tech landscape.