Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias'

The article discusses President Trump's AI Action Plan, which aims to enhance America's position as an AI powerhouse. The plan seeks to limit state regulation of AI companies by directing federal agencies to consider existing state AI laws before awarding AI-related funding. Additionally, the plan targets AI systems that the White House deems to promote "social engineering agendas," with plans to revise the AI Risk Management Framework and federal procurement guidelines to remove mentions of "misinformation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and climate change." The plan also aims to remove regulatory hurdles that slow the construction of AI data centers, making federal lands available for their construction and expanding the use of AI in environmental reviews. The article notes that the plan represents a shift from the Biden administration's October 2023 AI guidelines, which sought to establish new standards for safety, security, and civil rights protections related to AI.