White House to launch AI expansion plan targeting global reach
The US government is preparing a comprehensive federal plan to expand American AI technology abroad while limiting the influence of restrictive state regulations, according to a draft document obtained by Reuters.
The White House is set to release a new AI policy roadmap aimed at boosting international deployment of U.S.-developed AI and reducing regulatory barriers at home. The plan, expected on Wednesday, outlines strategies to expand global access to American AI through infrastructure initiatives and to restrict federal AI funding for states with laws that could inhibit innovation
According to a summary of the draft seen by Reuters, the plan promotes open-source AI models and U.S.-led data center deployments under the Commerce Department. It also instructs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to examine whether certain state laws may conflict with federal objectives.
The document stresses the importance of supporting job creation through AI applications and includes provisions to mitigate misuse and anticipate future risks. Analysts view the move as a strategic pivot away from earlier cautionary stances on AI regulation under the Biden administration, which emphasised limiting exports of sensitive AI technologies to adversaries like China.
Initiated by President Donald Trump earlier this year, the plan responds to his call to make the US a global leader in AI. It rescinds several Biden-era policies, including an executive order on competition and a cap on the export of AI computing resources. Trump’s approach focuses on accelerating domestic AI growth by reducing regulation, streamlining data center permits, and enhancing AI use within the Department of Defense.
A formal announcement is expected during a White House event titled ‘Winning the AI Race,’ featuring Trump and his AI policy advisor David Sacks. The final document will reflect input from the National Security Council and other agencies.
