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President Donald J. Trump issued two executive orders, focused on regulating artificial intelligence (AI) within the federal government and expanding U.S. AI technology exports to allied nations.
The first order, titled Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government, outlines new federal procurement policies designed to ensure that large language models (LLMs) used by federal agencies remain ideologically neutral and prioritize factual accuracy. Citing concerns about bias in AI systems, the order specifically targets diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks, which it describes as ideological influences that can distort AI-generated outputs.
According to the order, federal agencies will be required to procure AI models that adhere to two core principles: “truth-seeking” and “ideological neutrality.” The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with other federal offices, is directed to issue implementation guidance within 120 days. Contracts for LLMs will be amended or terminated if vendors fail to comply, and decommissioning costs may be charged to the vendor.
The second executive order, Promoting the Export of American AI, establishes the American AI Exports Program, a coordinated initiative led by the Department of Commerce to promote the global deployment of U.S.-developed, full-stack AI technology packages. These packages may include computing hardware, cloud infrastructure, AI models, cybersecurity features, and sector-specific applications.
Under the order, the Commerce Department will solicit proposals from industry-led consortia interested in exporting AI solutions to strategic partners. Proposals will be reviewed for inclusion in the program, and selected packages will receive federal support through tools such as direct loans, loan guarantees, technical assistance, and export diplomacy.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to ensure American leadership in emerging technologies, reduce international reliance on AI systems developed by geopolitical adversaries, and strengthen U.S. economic and national security.
President Trump previously issued executive actions on AI during his first term, including a 2019 order recognizing AI as a national priority and a 2020 directive on trustworthy AI use within federal agencies.
In addition to this, Trump signed an executive order to accelerate the development of data center infrastructure across the United States. The order directs the Department of Commerce to launch a new initiative offering financial tools, such as loans, grants, and tax incentives, for qualifying projects, including large-scale data centers, energy systems, and semiconductor facilities. It also revokes a Biden-era order that imposed diversity and climate-related requirements on data centers built on federal lands. The administration aims to streamline environmental reviews, expand exemptions, and promote the use of Brownfield and Superfund sites to speed up construction.
The order is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to bolster American leadership in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. By removing regulatory barriers and offering financial incentives, the initiative seeks to enhance national security, create high-tech jobs, and ensure long-term U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies. It builds on earlier actions, including Trump’s 2019 and 2020 AI directives, and leverages expedited permitting processes to fast-track projects essential to the nation’s technological future.