White House Releases Trump AI Plan to Propel US Tech Leadership

The Trump Administration has unveiled a comprehensive plan designed to catapult the United States to the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and leadership on the global stage. Titled "America’s AI Action Plan," this strategic framework is set to accelerate technological advancements, enhance infrastructure, and bolster the nation's position in diplomatic and security arenas.

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, praised the initiative, stating, “America’s unique advantage that no country could possibly have is President Trump.”

Industry Applause for the AI Action Plan

The AI Action Plan has garnered widespread acclaim from various industries, with leaders expressing strong support for the initiative:

Steve Kinard, AI Innovation Association President: Kinard praised the plan as a bold direction for American leadership, emphasizing its focus on American workers, free speech, and security.

Alliance for the Future commended the strategy for advancing a unified national AI framework, highlighting its potential for state-level support.

Amazon expressed support for consistent standards to promote secure AI development, eager for collaboration on AI's economic potential.

American Beverage applauded the plan for maintaining U.S. leadership in AI, integral to manufacturing growth and job creation.

Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation: Wirth heralded the plan as essential for U.S. leadership in the technological revolution, focusing on energy and infrastructure to empower AI.

Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge Project: Kelly described the plan as a leap forward, emphasizing the competitive race with China and the urgency of AI leadership.

American Innovators Network praised the decisive action to counter China’s influence and bolster U.S. dominance in AI.

Michelle Mason, President and CEO of American Society of Association Executives: Mason welcomed the focus on training programs to equip workers with essential AI skills.

Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer of Americans for Prosperity, praised the removal of regulatory barriers to foster innovation and free speech.

Anthropic expressed alignment with the Action Plan’s goals, emphasizing safety and security in AI development.

Arm: The company commended the focus on AI investment, accelerating data center deployment, and promoting U.S. exports.

Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, supported the plan’s mission to win the AI race, acknowledging its focus on adoption and benefits.

Business Roundtable endorsed efforts to strengthen infrastructure and foster AI innovation.

Victoria Espinel, CEO of Business Software Alliance, highlighted the roadmap for AI adoption, emphasizing talent and workforce development.

Hodan Omaar, Senior Policy Manager at Center for Data Innovation, noted the plan’s comprehensive approach to beating China in AI leadership.

Tom Ferree, Chairman and CEO of Connected Nation, applauded the focus on innovation and infrastructure to position the U.S. as a leader in AI.

James Czerniawski, Head of Emerging Technology Policy at Consumer Choice Center, described the plan as a bold vision for AI leadership, contrasting it with previous regulatory approaches.

Gary Shapiro, CEO of Consumer Technology Association, congratulated the plan’s focus on innovation, adoption, and workforce development.

Josh Levi, President of Data Center Coalition, emphasized the importance of developing a robust domestic data center industry, vital for AI leadership.

Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, expressed pride in accelerating innovation and building AI infrastructure.

Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer at GE Vernova, highlighted the strategic advancements for AI and data centers.

Gecko Robotics welcomed the plan’s focus on utilizing AI for energy production and data collection.

Teresa Carlson, President of General Catalyst Institute, praised the pro-growth approach and engagement with startups.

Wesley Hodges, Acting Director of Heritage Foundation Center for Technology and the Human Person, saw the plan as a call for industrial renaissance, emphasizing infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing.

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM: Krishna lauded the plan for open innovation and competitive advantage in AI.

Jason Oxman, President and CEO of Information Technology Industry Council, praised the blueprint for U.S. AI dominance and international leadership.

Peter Chandler, Executive Director of Internet Works, supported the plan’s infrastructure modernization and AI adoption emphasis.

Ravi Mhatre, Founder of Lightspeed Venture Partners, endorsed the plan's regulatory streamlining for AI’s future.

Lumen Technologies supported the framework for AI innovation and infrastructure deployment.

Joel Kaplan, Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer, emphasized the economic and security importance of AI leadership.

Sanjay Mehrotra, President and CEO of Micron Technology: Mehrotra supported the strategic focus on semiconductor manufacturing as crucial for AI.

Jay Timmons, President and CEO of National Association of Manufacturers, noted AI’s central role in modern manufacturing and growth.

Shannon McGahn, EVP and Chief Advocacy Officer of National Association of Realtors, praised the plan’s recognition of real estate infrastructure as essential.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors expressed encouragement over their recommendations being included in the plan.

Rich Nolan, President and CEO of National Mining Association, emphasized the importance of power plants for AI leadership.

Patrick Hedger, Director of Policy at NetChoice, contrasted the supportive Trump plan with prior regulatory models.

Oil and Gas Workers Association highlighted the plan’s impact on natural gas demand and job creation.

Palantir endorsed the plan as a pivotal strategy for America’s future.

Tag Greason, Co-CEO of QTS: Greason emphasized the plan’s support for digital infrastructure and job growth.

Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer of Salesforce Inc.: Niles appreciated the focus on AI adoption and workforce readiness.

Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, highlighted Industrial AI’s role in infrastructure and innovation.

Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, applauded the strategy’s potential for expanding opportunities and industries.

Society for Human Resource Management emphasized the plan’s focus on workforce competitiveness and innovation.

Paul Lekas, SVP for Global Public Policy at Software & Information Industry Association, praised the plan for supporting innovation and workforce development.

Ylli Bajraktari, President of Special Competitive Studies Project, stressed the strategic national component of the plan.

Linda Moore, CEO of TechNet, supported the plan’s steps towards building a strong domestic workforce and AI infrastructure.

Edward Longe, Director of National Strategy at The James Madison Institute, called for states to emulate the federal plan to reduce regulatory burdens.

Neil Bradley, EVP and Chief Policy Officer of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, commended the plan’s forward-looking approach for AI and regulatory reform.

Jonathan Spalter, President and CEO of USTelecom, praised the plan’s focus on fiber broadband as essential for AI’s future.

Chandler Morse, VP of Corporate Affairs at Workday, supported the plan for avoiding regulatory hurdles and fostering AI adoption.

xAI welcomed the plan’s prioritization of AI innovation.

Josh Kallmer, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Zoom, found the collaborative discussions around the AI Action Plan inspiring.