President Donald Trump just ignited a tech revolution with a stroke of his pen. On July 23, 2025, he signed three executive orders in Washington, D.C., to rocket the U.S. to the forefront of the global AI race. This isn’t just policy—it’s a declaration of technological supremacy.
Fox News reported that Trump’s orders aim to secure America’s lead in artificial intelligence, scrapping a Biden-era rule that shackled innovation. The previous administration’s heavy-handed approach, requiring tech firms to tip off the government about powerful AI before release, was axed in January 2025.
“I believe that Joe Biden had a plan to lose the AI race,” Trump declared. That’s a spicy take, but it’s hard to argue when bureaucracy was choking the life out of American ingenuity.
The White House fact sheet backs him up, slamming Biden’s rules as innovation-killers.
The administration rolled out a three-pillar action plan to supercharge AI development. Crafted after Trump’s January 2025 directive, it was finalized by July 22, with input from over 10,000 industry, academic, and civil society voices. This isn’t top-down control—it’s a collaborative push for progress.
The plan prioritizes American workers, ensuring they reap AI’s benefits without ideological baggage. “We want to center America’s workers,” said David Sacks, a key administration figure. Sounds noble, but let’s hope it’s more than rhetoric and delivers jobs.
Pillar two demands that AI systems stay free of progressive agendas. Sacks emphasized that AI must remain “truth-seeking and trustworthy,” not a tool for social engineering. In a world of woke algorithms, that’s a refreshing stance, though skepticism about enforcement lingers.
The third pillar focuses on preventing malicious actors from misusing U.S.-built AI. Sacks warned of emerging risks, pushing for vigilant monitoring. It’s a smart move—nobody wants American tech powering rogue regimes or shady schemes.
Trump’s team, including Michael Kratsios, touted over 90 federal actions to slash red tape and build AI infrastructure.
“We cannot afford to go down Europe’s innovation-killing regulatory path,” Kratsios said. Europe’s bureaucratic quagmire is a cautionary tale America’s wise to dodge.
The plan also eyes international AI diplomacy and security. By leading globally, the U.S. aims to set the rules, not follow them. That’s the kind of bold vision that could keep America ahead of the curve.
Private industry isn’t sitting idle. On July 22, 2025, Oracle and OpenAI expanded the Stargate project, pumping 4.5 gigawatts into U.S. data centers. With $500 billion from OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX, it’s a massive bet on American AI dominance.
The Stargate project promises over 100,000 jobs in construction, operations, and beyond. That’s a lifeline for workers in an economy craving real opportunities. It’s the kind of private-sector muscle that government should cheer, not smother.
Trump’s been laying the groundwork for months. In April 2025, he signed an order to prepare the next generation through AI-focused education. It’s a forward-thinking move to equip kids for a tech-driven future, not just a feel-good photo op.
In early July 2025, Trump visited Pittsburgh for an AI summit at Carnegie Mellon University. He announced $90 billion in private investments to transform Pennsylvania into an AI and energy hub. That’s the kind of regional boost that could revive Rust Belt pride.
Vice President JD Vance has been a vocal cheerleader, railing against overregulation that stifles competitiveness. His push to free AI from bureaucratic chains aligns with Trump’s vision of an “industrial revolution” driven by tech. It’s a grand promise—let’s see if it delivers.
With a six-month to one-year timeline for implementation, the administration is moving fast. “From this day forward, it’ll be a policy of the United States to do whatever it takes to lead the world in artificial intelligence,” Trump vowed. If he pulls it off, America might just outsmart the global competition.
