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Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs on Foreign Semiconductors but Exempts Companies Committing to US Manufacturing

President Donald Trump announced on CNBC's Squawk Box on August 5, 2025, that his administration planned to impose tariffs on semiconductors and chips, as his administration also deliberated its approach to AI chip export restrictions. Subsequently, on August 15th, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump clarified

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The United States of America Launches Comprehensive AI Strategy to Secure Global Leadership

On July 15, 2025, the Trump administration announced America's AI Action Plan, a comprehensive national strategy that allocates $175 billion in investment over the next five years for AI research, development, and implementation, thereby ensuring the United States' technological superiority and national security while reducing over-regulation. The

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Trump Administration's New Guidelines for Government Use of Artificial Intelligence

The White House of the United States issued two new memoranda on April 3, 2025, providing guidance to federal agencies on the responsible use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI), replacing the previous guidance of the Biden administration while maintaining its fundamental structures. The new guidelines, designated M-25-21 and M-25-22,

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Elon Musk and Governmental Artificial Intelligence: Radical Transformation or Dangerous Experiment?

According to Elon Musk, artificial intelligence could soon assume portions of governmental functions, whilst he actively shapes the future of American public administration. As head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the tech billionaire has begun transforming several agencies in recent months, including the General Services Administration (GSA). The

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Trump Administration Launches Public Consultation on United States' New AI Action Plan

The Trump administration launched a public consultation on February 6, 2025, to develop the new national artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, jointly overseen by the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The initiative is the first concrete step in Executive Order 14179,

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The U.S. government had already tightened restrictions on high-tech exports to China before Trump's arrival

In January 2025, the U.S. government significantly tightened restrictions on the export of semiconductors and artificial intelligence technologies to China, with a particular focus on NVIDIA chips and automotive software. The new regulations, introduced by the Biden administration, aim to limit China’s access to advanced technologies while maintaining

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