Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish US as AI World Capital, Outpacing China

Jan 23, 2025, 08:55 PM

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at positioning the United States as the 'world capital in artificial intelligence.' The order, signed on January 23, 2025, also establishes a Presidential Advisory Commission on Science and Technology. This commission, tasked with uniting experts from academia, industry, and government, will guide the nation's strategy in AI and related technologies. Trump has stated that the executive order will create numerous jobs and advance medical research, particularly in cancer, while also asserting that it will keep the U.S. ahead of China in the AI race. The order mandates David Sacks, Michael Kratsios, and Michael Waltz to submit an AI action plan within 180 days, which includes a full review of actions to remove barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence.