Introduction
On January 23, 2025 [1], President Trump signed Executive Order 14179 [1], which seeks to bolster American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by rescinding the previous Biden Administration’s Executive Order 14110 [1]. This move is part of a broader initiative to reassess and realign federal AI policies with the current administration’s objectives, ensuring that the United States maintains its competitive edge in AI technology.
Description
On January 23, 2025 [1], President Trump signed Executive Order 14179 [1], which aims to eliminate barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence by rescinding the previous Biden Administration’s Executive Order 14110 [1]. This new directive instructs federal agencies to reassess measures that do not align with the current administration’s objectives [3], including updates to OMB Memoranda M-24-10 and M-24-18 regarding the government’s acquisition and use of AI [3].
As part of this initiative, the National Science Foundation’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development National Coordination Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on the development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan [1] [2], with comments due by March 15, 2025 [1] [2]. The deadline for the completion of the AI Action Plan is set for July 22, 2025.
The RFI presents an opportunity for stakeholders across various industries to engage in US AI policy discussions and seeks input on priority policy actions necessary to maintain and enhance the United States’ dominance in AI while ensuring that regulations do not stifle innovation in the private sector. Input is invited on a broad range of AI policy topics, including hardware and chips [1] [2], data centers [1] [2], energy efficiency [1] [2], model development [1] [2], open source initiatives [2], application and use of AI [1] [2], explainability and assurance of AI outputs [2], cybersecurity [1] [2], data privacy and security throughout the AI lifecycle [2], risks [1] [2], regulation and governance [1] [2], technical and safety standards [2], national security [1] [2], research and development [1] [2], education and workforce issues [2], innovation and competition [2], intellectual property [1] [2] [3], procurement [1] [2], international collaboration [1] [2], and export controls [1] [2].
Additionally, state-level legislative efforts are actively addressing issues such as employment decisions, insurance coverage [3], and intellectual property protection [3], intersecting with topics highlighted in the RFI [3]. Businesses are encouraged to express concerns about emerging state policies and guide federal attention toward specific issues [3]. Respondents are invited to propose specific policy actions related to these areas [1], with guidelines provided for submission via email or mail.
Conclusion
The signing of Executive Order 14179 marks a significant shift in US AI policy, aiming to reinforce the nation’s leadership in this critical field. By soliciting input from a wide range of stakeholders, the administration seeks to craft a comprehensive AI Action Plan that balances innovation with regulation. This initiative not only impacts federal policy but also influences state-level legislative efforts, encouraging a cohesive approach to AI governance across the United States.
References
[1] https://natlawreview.com/article/president-trumps-artificial-intelligence-ai-action-plan-takes-shape-nsf-ostp-seek
[2] https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/president-trump-s-artificial-5995165/
[3] https://www.crowell.com/en/insights/client-alerts/trump-administration-seeks-input-from-public-on-national-artificial-intelligence-action-plan
