Shatakratu Sahu and Amlan Mohanty
Donald Trump’s win in the recent presidential election has put the future of the United States’ policy on artificial intelligence (AI) into sharp focus. There are many moving pieces, including new appointments, shifting geopolitical forces, and potential AI breakthroughs that will shape AI policy under the president-elect.
Some analysts have suggested that the new administration will adopt a hands-off approach to AI regulation, strengthen export controls, and promote the use of AI by the U.S. military and intelligence agencies.
This essay advances the discussion by exploring the likely actions of the Trump administration and driving forces on issues of deregulation, the United States’ leadership in AI, national security, and global engagements on AI safety.
The Deregulation Agenda
All indications are that Trump will focus on deregulation to spur innovation and improve the United States’ global competitiveness. For example, the Trump administration is expected to repeal the Biden-era Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI (Biden EO) in its current form—as publicly declared by the president-elect and explicitly stated in his election manifesto. The Biden EO, launched in October last year, is a comprehensive regulatory framework mandating federal agencies to report on their use of AI, implement testing protocols, and enforce accountability measures.
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