One of the Trump administration’s priorities is establishing the United States as the world leader in artificial intelligence. A January executive order set a deadline to design a plan to help achieve this goal. Since then, major AI companies have been sharing their proposals with the government. Now Google is offering its own tips under the “AI Action Plan” requested by Trump.
The executive order, signed on January 23, set a 180-day deadline. During that period, the US government, in collaboration with the private sector, must have ready policies “to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.” Possibly in line with this, OpenAI recently shared a proposal that includes controversial aspects. The OpenAI document urges the US government to allow the free use of copyrighted content for AI training, in addition to banning the use of DeepSeek in political and military settings.
Google, another major name in the AI industry, also has its own list of suggestions to consider for the US AI Action Plan.
Trump administration’s AI Action Plan receives recommendations from Google
The Mountain View giant begins by emphasizing the importance of a robust infrastructure for the development of artificial intelligence projects. The company focuses not only on the setup of data centers but also on the energy aspect. Some estimate that AI queries consume up to 30 times more energy than Google searches.
The estimates may be exaggerated, according to a February report. However, it remains true that requests to AI platforms are more power-hungry than using traditional search engines. So, Google wants US authorities to establish energy policies that facilitate the development of artificial intelligence in the country.
Another aspect mentioned by Google is AI regulations. The company is not against legislation regarding the development and implementation of AI. However, Google recommends establishing unified standards. The firm complains that, currently, there are different AI standards that vary from state to state. In many cases, the rules of some states conflict with those of others. These types of situations only hinder the progress of the local AI industry.
Although Google supports regulation, it also warns against crossing certain lines. The company urges authorities to avoid so-called “reactionary policies” or strict rules. This type of legislation can negatively impact innovation.
Google wants the United States to lead the development of AI protocols and international standards
The Mountain View giant also recommends that the US government take a leading role in establishing international standards and protocols for artificial intelligence development, alongside allied countries. A dominant position in the segment could facilitate this.
Ultimately, the company wants the United States to adopt AI-powered services across all federal services. This could significantly improve efficiency in government processes. It could also benefit Google by creating new opportunities for government contracts.
