Trump’s AI Plan Seeks to Have US Set Global Standard, Aides Say

The Trump administration has unveiled a new AI policy blueprint aimed at establishing the United States as the global leader in artificial intelligence. According to Michael Kratsios, the White House's director of science and technology, the plan seeks to make it easier for US allies to acquire critical AI hardware and software, thereby positioning American technology as the global standard. The policy emphasizes the need for the US to maintain its competitive edge in AI development, which is seen as crucial for national security and economic prosperity. It also calls for increased collaboration with international partners, as well as investments in research and development to spur innovation. The blueprint is part of the administration's broader efforts to ensure that the US remains at the forefront of emerging technologies, which are viewed as crucial for maintaining a strategic advantage in the global arena.