On July 23, 2025, the White House released the long-awaited “National AI Action Plan”, a major step following President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14179 signed back in January. The goal? To remove barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence—and the plan outlines how the U.S. government wants to make that happen.

The 28 page report touches on a lot of areas, but here are a few highlights that stood out to me as a student passionate about AI:

• Open Access to AI Research: The plan calls for expanding access to government-funded AI models and datasets, helping more students, researchers, and small businesses innovate.
• Workforce Development: There’s a strong emphasis on education, especially training the next generation of AI talent. This could open new opportunities for students like us to get involved earlier.
• Streamlining Regulations: The plan pushes for cutting red tape that slows down AI development, while still upholding national security and ethical standards.
• Government Use of AI: Agencies are encouraged to adopt AI technologies to boost efficiency and modernize services. This is another signal that AI is becoming a core part of public infrastructure.

It’s fascinating to see how quickly AI policy is evolving at the national level. I’ll be keeping an eye on how this action plan plays out, especially in terms of education and research access for younger students.

Read the full report here: whitehouse.gov/AIActionPlan

— Andrew