Trump Changed AI: A Timeline Analysis; How Trump Did This? Read to Know

Former US President Donald Trump made several major changes to technology policy. During his tenure, new directions in artificial intelligence (AI) policy were created. Below is a brief timeline that shows how the Trump administration played a role in the development and regulation of AI.

2017 – The beginning of the Trump administration and a new approach to technology

After Donald Trump took office as president, the US technology policy became more business-centric and competitive. Although there were no direct announcements about AI at the beginning, there was an increase in enthusiasm for technological innovation.

2018 – AI Announced As Part of The Security and Defense Strategy

This year, the White House announced that AI would be an important part of the “National Security Strategy”. The Department of Defense began working on the use of AI in defense and intelligence, led by the JAIC (Joint Artificial Intelligence Center).

2019 – “American AI Initiative” Launched

Trump launched the “American AI Initiative” in an executive order on February 11, 2019. The initiative aims to:

Increase federal AI research and development funding

Ensure international leadership in AI

Build credibility and policy in AI technology

Keep government data open for AI research

This step was the US government’s first major strategy on AI.

2020 – International Dialogue and Regulation on AI Policy

In 2020, the administration worked with the OECD and the G7 to develop an international framework for AI policy. At the same time, a government portal called “AI.gov” was launched, which provides updates on AI-related information, projects, and policies.

2021-Investing in AI Funding Even During The Transition

As Donald was leaving the White House, the “National AI Research Resource Task Force” was formed to focus on AI, so that the foundation for future research could be laid.

Under Donald, AI has been established as a driving force in US security, defense, and the economy. Although technology policy has largely been overshadowed in political debates during his time, his decisions on AI development are still having an impact. The Donald administration's initiatives have put the US in a key position in the global AI race.