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The Trump administration published its AI Action Plan, a 28-page document outlining proposed policies for everything from data center construction to how government agencies will use AI, Wednesday. As expected, the plan emphasizes deregulation, speed, and global dominance while largely avoiding many of the conflicts plaguing the AI space, including debates over copyright, environmental protections, and safety testing requirements.
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"America must do more than promote AI within its own borders," the plan says. "The United States must also drive adoption of American AI systems, computing hardware, and standards throughout the world."
Here are the main takeaways from the plan and how they could impact the future of AI, nationally and internationally.
AI upskilling over worker protections
Companies within and outside the tech industry are increasingly offering AI upskilling courses to mitigate AI's job impact. In a section titled "Empower American Workers in the Age of AI," the AI Action Plan continues this trend, proposing several initiatives built on two April 2025 executive orders for AI education.
Specifically, the plan proposes that the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Education (ED), the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Commerce set aside funding for retraining programs and study the impact of AI on the job market.
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The plan also creates tax incentives for employees to offer skill development and literacy programs. "In applicable situations, this will enable employers to offer tax-free reimbursement for AI-related training and help scale private-sector investment in AI skill development," the plan clarifies.
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