Trump Reveals Strategy to Enhance U.S. AI Leadership

Published Date : 23-07-2025 

President Donald Trump is set to reveal an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, aimed at solidifying the United States' position as a global leader in AI. The plan includes three new executive orders focusing on data centers, financial resources, and political neutrality in AI outputs. 

President Donald Trump is poised to unveil an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan designed to maintain the United States' leading position in AI development. The plan is expected to include three new executive orders addressing data center development, financial resources, and perceived political bias.

Virginia Tech communications expert Cayce Myers, who specializes in the legal issues surrounding AI, shared insights into the Trump administration’s AI strategy and its objectives.

What might the Trump administration’s AI investments look like?

“The president’s recent visit to Pennsylvania, where he highlighted companies’ $92 billion investments to promote AI initiatives in the state, demonstrates how the administration is aligning itself with tech leaders to make the U.S. the global leader in artificial intelligence. These investments, which include infrastructure such as hydroelectric dams and data centers, highlight the perceived political and business stakes of the global AI competition between the U.S. and China.”

Does any part of the action plan suggest political aims?

“The Trump administration has integrated AI development policy with other political issues, particularly around perceived political bias. Some news outlets have reported that the administration will release an executive order mandating that federal AI contractors' AI outputs remain politically neutral and not produce results that may be perceived as promoting political viewpoints or engaging in ‘woke’ perspectives. Though controversial, this order aligns with the administration’s stance on issues of left-leaning political bias within technology and media.”

What effects might this order have on the development of the technology?

“It is likely to alter the way some AI is developed, raising questions about how AI systems can ensure certain types of biased outputs are not produced. This will also impact the type of output generated for users of AI platforms that receive federal contracts. It underscores the view that artificial intelligence chatbots and outputs are not seen as apolitical technology but are increasingly scrutinized for their own intentional or unintentional political perspectives.”

About Myers

Cayce Myers is a professor of public relations and director of graduate studies at the School of Communication at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on media history, political communication, and laws that affect public relations practice. He is the author of “Artificial Intelligence and Law in the Communication Professions,” “Profession and Money in Politics: Campaign Fundraising in the 2020 Presidential Election,” and “Campaigns, Inc.”

To schedule an interview, contact Mike Allen in the media relations office at mike.allen@vt.edu or 540-400-1700. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the main goal of Trump's AI Action Plan?

A: The main goal of Trump's AI Action Plan is to keep the United States at the forefront of AI development, emphasizing investments in data centers, financial resources, and ensuring political neutrality in AI outputs.

Q: How much investment has been highlighted by the Trump administration in Pennsylvania for AI initiatives?

A: The Trump administration has highlighted $92 billion in investments by companies to promote AI initiatives in Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the controversy surrounding the executive order on political neutrality in AI outputs?

A: The controversy stems from the mandate that federal AI contractors' outputs must remain politically neutral, which some view as an attempt to curb perceived left-leaning bias in technology and media.

Q: How might the executive order impact the development of AI technology?

A: The executive order is likely to change the way some AI is developed, raising questions about how AI systems can avoid producing biased outputs, and it will impact the type of content generated for users of federally contracted AI platforms.

Q: What is Cayce Myers' expertise and role at Virginia Tech?

A: Cayce Myers is a professor of public relations and director of graduate studies at the School of Communication at Virginia Tech. His work focuses on media history, political communication, and laws affecting public relations practice. 

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