Released on Friday, the plan seeks to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape by discouraging individual states from creating their own artificial intelligence rules. Instead, the White House is advocating for a single federal framework that would govern AI development and deployment across the country.
The push for national consistency follows earlier remarks by Trump, who signaled in December that states could risk losing federal broadband funding if their AI regulations are deemed to hinder U.S. technological competitiveness.
The policy comes amid rapid expansion in the AI sector, which has become a major driver of growth in the global tech industry. Companies such as Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft have collectively invested billions of dollars to advance AI capabilities, intensifying competition for global leadership in the field.
According to the White House, the framework will be presented to Congress with the goal of translating its proposals into law. Central to the plan is a bipartisan focus on safeguarding children online. Measures include enhanced parental controls over devices and accounts, along with tools designed to mitigate risks such as exploitation and self-harm linked to AI technologies.
The framework also addresses the significant energy consumption associated with data centers that power AI systems. It calls on lawmakers to simplify permitting processes, allowing such facilities to generate electricity on-site and reduce pressure on local power grids and costs for surrounding communities.
In addition, the policy outlines steps to strengthen the federal government’s ability to combat AI-driven fraud and manage national security risks. It emphasizes removing regulatory barriers to innovation, accelerating AI adoption across industries, and enabling the development of advanced systems to maintain U.S. leadership globally.
Other provisions focus on intellectual property protections, preventing censorship, safeguarding free speech, and building an AI-ready workforce through expanded education and training initiatives.
Officials say the proposal reflects a broader strategy to balance innovation with oversight, while ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of artificial intelligence development.