Former President Donald Trump unveiled an ambitious national action plan for artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday, crafted with key input from Silicon Valley tech leaders, in a bid to position the United States at the forefront of global innovation. The announcement took place at a tech center in Austin, Texas, where Trump outlined the plan’s main priorities, including investments in digital infrastructure, national talent development, and responsible AI regulation.
The plan includes an initial investment of $120 billion and aims to create over 500,000 jobs in sectors such as automation, robotics, cybersecurity, and data science. It also proposes the formation of a federal advisory committee composed of companies like OpenAI, Nvidia, Palantir, and Google DeepMind, which would help shape national policies on AI development and ethics.
Donald Trump emphasized that the initiative is not only about economic competitiveness, but also about protecting national security. “If the United States doesn’t lead in artificial intelligence, someone else will, and they may not share our values,” he said, referencing concerns about China’s growing influence in emerging technologies.
The announcement comes at a time when AI regulation is becoming a central issue in Washington, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle calling for greater oversight. Donald Trump’s plan positions him as a proactive voice on the issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
What impact could this plan have on Americans’ daily lives?
If implemented, the plan could revolutionize everyday experiences, simplifying government services, accelerating medical diagnoses, enabling personalized education, and even enhancing public safety through predictive technologies.
