Trump’s AI Action Plan is a distraction

MIT Technology Review - AI
Jul 24, 2025 20:15
Asad Ramzanali
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Summary

President Trump unveiled an AI action plan centered on accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and leading in international diplomacy and security, accompanied by executive orders and a public address. While the plan includes some thoughtful recommendations, critics suggest it may serve more as a political distraction than a substantive policy shift, raising questions about its real impact on advancing U.S. leadership in AI.

On Wednesday, President Trump issued three executive orders, delivered a speech, and released an action plan, all on the topic of continuing American leadership in AI. The plan contains dozens of proposed actions, grouped into three “pillars”: accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and leading international diplomacy and security. Some of its recommendations are thoughtful even if…

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