Everyone's a loser in Trump's AI Action Plan

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to prevent states from regulating AI, potentially using federal funding as leverage. The plan lacks clarity on what constitutes "AI-related" funding and "burdensome" regulations, creating uncertainty for states. This vagueness could broadly impact state funding, jeopardizing projects unrelated to AI. The plan also grants the FCC authority over state AI regulations, a significant expansion of its power. Experts question the FCC's competence in AI regulation, given its past actions and lack of expertise. Trump also issued executive orders promoting "truth-seeking" AI, devoid of ideology, potentially stifling innovation and creating a biased system. This order could force companies to align with Trump's views to secure government contracts, impacting both public and private AI development. The potential for the FCC to regulate AI based on this ideology is concerning, given its history of aligning companies with Trump's political stance. The legality of Trump's preemptive actions is questionable, yet his past disregard for legal boundaries raises serious concerns. The plan's broad scope could lead to harmful consequences, overriding necessary state-level protections.