Episode 480: AI Edge: Trump’s Bid for Tech Supremacy

Today, Morgan, Martha, Les, and Matt break down Trump’s AI Action Plan, unveiled Wednesday with significant fanfare and the backing of top tech leaders. The plan includes three executive orders and outlines 90 federal actions across three pillars: accelerating innovation, building AI infrastructure, and asserting global leadership in diplomacy and security.

Why does AI matter so much now—and why does Trump want his name on it? As Secretary of State Rubio put it, “winning the AI race is non-negotiable.” With economic, military, and geopolitical stakes this high, Trump’s market-driven, industry-friendly strategy marks a clear departure from the Biden administration’s safety-first regulatory approach. Is this the edge the U.S. needs to stay ahead of China—or a gamble with long-term consequences?

Check out the sources that helped shape our Fellows’ discussions:

https://www.ai.gov/action-plan

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.

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