Federal government set to experience Artificial Intelligence revolution, with Trump administration collaborating closely with OpenAI to integrate AI technology
The Trump Administration's "America's AI Action Plan" is a comprehensive 25-page policy roadmap, announced on July 23, 2025, aimed at accelerating U.S. AI development, deployment, and global competitiveness [1][2]. The plan, which consists of over 90 federal actions across three pillars—Accelerating Innovation, Building American AI Infrastructure, and Leading in International Diplomacy and Security—is designed to keep the U.S. at the forefront of AI technology.
One of the key elements of the plan is the rapid buildout of infrastructure. This includes expedited permitting and other actions to accelerate the construction of data centers and semiconductor fabs, as well as expanding the workforce for high-demand trades [1][3][5]. This is exemplified by the Stargate project, an initiative launched by Oracle and OpenAI to invest $500 billion in U.S.-based AI infrastructure over the next four years, with the aim of providing an additional 4.5 gigawatts of Stargate data center capacity [6]. This project is expected to create more than 100,000 jobs across operations, construction, and indirect roles such as manufacturing and local services.
The plan also calls for deregulation to spur innovation and adoption. Major agencies are directed to identify and remove federal regulations that the Administration views as impeding AI deployment, and to create regulatory sandboxes and incentives to encourage faster private-sector adoption [4][2].
In addition, the plan promotes the widespread adoption of ChatGPT, a wildly popular AI chatbot, across federal agencies. The GSA, the largest procurement arm in the federal government, is involved in this adoption, with OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise now available to all federal agencies at a cost of $1 per agency [7]. This move is part of the GSA's OneGov Strategy to modernize the federal government's purchasing of goods and services.
The Trump Administration's AI Action Plan has received support from key figures in the AI industry. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang commends President Donald Trump's AI agenda, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that putting AI in the hands of public servants is one of the best ways to ensure it works for everyone [8][9].
However, the plan has not been without controversy. Critics warn that the emphasis on deregulation and rapid deployment may under-address safety, civil-rights, and other societal risks [4][2]. Directives to remove DEI and misinformation language from NIST guidance and to require "ideological neutrality" in models are also politically fraught and may affect how safety and bias are assessed and mitigated [2][4].
Despite these challenges, the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan is a significant step towards solidifying the U.S.'s position as the global leader in AI and securing a brighter future for all Americans.
Sources:
- White House AI Action Plan announcement (July 23, 2025)[1]
- Law-firm and policy analyses summarizing the Plan and its executive orders[2][3][4]
- Stargate project announcement[6]
- GSA's OneGov Strategy announcement[7]
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman statement[8]
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang statement[9]
- The Trump Administration's "America's AI Action Plan" not only focuses on technology and artificial intelligence, but also extends to deregulation in politics, aiming to encourage innovation and AI deployment.
- Theerosion of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and misinformation language in NIST guidance, as well as the requirement for "ideological neutrality" in models, are contentious aspects of the plan that could impact the assessment and mitigation of safety and bias issues.
- The widespread adoption of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, across federal agencies, as part of the GSA's OneGov Strategy, showcases the plan's commitment to integrating AI into various sectors, including economy and art.
