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Trump Unveils AI Policy Framework Aimed at 'Benefitting All Americans'
The White House issued a four-page AI policy framework document on Friday, focusing on, among other things, protecting children against harmful uses of AI and addressing the high energy costs of AI-optimized data centers.
The Trump administration has made it clear that this framework should supersede laws currently in several states as it aims to "win the AI race." The Associated Press reports that Colorado, California, Utah, and Texas have greenlit respective laws to govern AI across the private sector.
"The Administration looks forward to working with Congress in the coming months to turn this framework into legislation that the President can sign, "the White House said.
The blueprint outlines six guiding principles, with an emphasis on safeguarding children against harmful AI content and exploitation.
The strategy also shines a light on how to prevent AI data centers from driving up electricity costs. This comes as the war in Iran has seen energy costs skyrocket.
Earlier this month, the White House and top data center operators, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, announced an agreement to offload much of the cost of AI data center infrastructure onto hyperscalers, not consumers. This agreement is mostly ceremonial, however.
The AI policy framework also focuses on respecting the intellectual property rights of creators and content owners, as well as "proposing guardrails to ensure that AI can pursue truth and accuracy without limitation."
The policy also gives attention to investing in training and skills programs to prepare workers for an AI-driven economy.
Broadly speaking, Trump is seeking to use the sweeping legislation to centralize AI laws at the federal level while keeping rules light to accelerate innovation and maintain U.S. leadership.