The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting public comments on the development of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan, following a January 23, 2025, executive order by President Donald Trump. The plan aims to define policy priorities to enhance U.S. AI leadership while ensuring that government regulations do not stifle private sector innovation.
The comment period remains open until March 15, 2025, allowing individuals, businesses, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to provide input on the direction of national AI policy. The request, posted in the Federal Register, calls for recommendations on a wide range of AI-related issues, including cybersecurity, privacy, energy efficiency, national security, AI governance, intellectual property, workforce development, and international collaboration.
The RFI comes after Executive Order 14179, titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” was signed by President Trump. This directive revokes the AI regulations implemented under the Biden administration’s Executive Order 14110, which the Trump administration argues placed unnecessary restrictions on private sector AI development.
The new executive order emphasizes U.S. economic competitiveness, national security, and AI-driven innovation. The White House has appointed the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, the AI and Crypto Czar, and the National Security Advisor to oversee the formulation of the AI Action Plan.
“The Trump Administration recognizes that with the right government policies, the United States can solidify its position as the leader in AI and secure a brighter future for all Americans,” the RFI states.
The NSF’s AI comment request encourages a broad range of perspectives, including recommendations from academia, industry groups, private sector organizations, and local and state governments. It specifically asks for policy suggestions related to:
- AI model development and deployment
- Data security and privacy protection
- AI’s impact on national security and defense
- Open-source AI and its role in innovation
- Technical and safety standards for AI systems
- Regulation and governance of AI applications
- AI’s role in international collaboration and trade
Respondents are urged to suggest concrete policy actions to address these topics.
Interested parties can submit comments electronically through Regulations.gov or by email at [email protected]. Written responses must be no longer than 15 pages, use 12-point font, and include a statement allowing the government to reuse submitted content without attribution.
All submissions will be reviewed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development National Coordination Office. The final AI Action Plan will be shaped by public input and is expected to set long-term priorities for U.S. AI leadership.
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