Trump

Donald Trump is the United States President and a central figure in shaping national artificial intelligence policy. Since taking office, Trump has positioned himself as a key decision-maker in how the U.S. approaches AI regulation and development.

His administration has prioritized establishing a unified national standard for AI rather than allowing individual states to set their own rules. Trump signed an executive order creating a single national AI rulebook, directly intervening in what had emerged as a patchwork of state-level regulations.

Beyond regulation, Trump has championed domestic technology manufacturing, announcing initiatives that would have major U.S. tech companies like Apple collaborate with domestic manufacturers like Intel on chip design and production. His stance on AI companies has shown evolution—initially viewing some firms as national security concerns, he has since signaled improving relations. The administration has also explored unconventional ownership models, including proposals to give the American public direct financial stakes in AI companies.