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July 23, 2025

Trump administration cuts AI safety rules and demands ideological neutrality in federal systems

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AI czar removes "red tape" regulations while requiring models be "free from ideological bias" like DEI

The White House released its 24-page AI Action Plan on Jul. 23, 2025, outlining over 90 federal actions focused on deregulation and global AI dominance.

OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, AI/Crypto Czar David Sacks, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio authored the plan.

Federal AI procurement now requires systems to be 'objective and free from ideological bias' as defined by the government.

Three accompanying executive orders address: preventing 'woke AI' in government, fast-tracking data center permits, and promoting AI technology exports.

The plan explicitly prioritizes 'rapid innovation' over 'risk management,' relying on private sector recommendations for which regulations to cut.

Trump signed an executive order in Dec. 2025 attempting to preempt state AI regulations, though legal experts question its constitutionality.

David Sacks faces scrutiny over extensive AI investments that benefit from the deregulation policies he shapes.

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People, bills, and sources

David Sacks

White House AI and Crypto Czar

Michael Kratsios

Office of Science and Technology Policy Director

Donald Trump

President of the United States

Marco Rubio

Secretary of State

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Tesla/xAI CEO, Trump advisor

Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO

Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom

California Governor

What you can do

1

Submit public comments on AI policy through whitehouse.gov when comment periods open for implementing regulations.

2

Track AI legislation on congress.gov using search terms like 'artificial intelligence' and 'AI safety.'

3

Contact your U.S. representatives at 202-224-3121 to demand transparency in AI procurement and worker protection provisions.

4

Monitor state AI legislation as laboratories for safety requirements the federal government's abandoned.

5

Follow the AI Now Institute and Electronic Frontier Foundation for advocacy updates on AI accountability.