Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a theoretical or futuristic concept—it has become the defining force shaping global power structures, economic dominance, and societal transformation. The Trump administration has embraced AI as a strategic pillar of its national and economic security agenda, rejecting the regulatory caution of previous administrations in favor of an aggressive pro-growth, pro-competition strategy.
Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Paris AI Action Summit this week laid out the administration’s AI doctrine: America will lead AI innovation, resist regulatory overreach, safeguard free expression, and prioritize AI-driven economic expansion.
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