Probably something we should all be watching closely over the next few months:OMB lays out requirements and deadlines for Trump admin AI promotion

www.whitehouse.gov /wp-content/uploads/2025/02/M-25-21-Accelerating-Federal-Use-of-AI-through-Innovation-Governance-and-Public-Trust.pdf

From Federal News Network Blurb:

Agencies have 10 new deadlines around artificial intelligence, including developing a new generative AI policy and a new strategy to remove barriers to using these capabilities. A new 25-page memo from the Office of Management and Budget lays out a series of new requirements and updates existing ones as part of the Trump administration's promotion of AI. One of the new requirements is agencies have until early December to develop the generative AI policy that sets the terms for acceptable use and establishes adequate safeguards and oversight mechanisms. Another new requirement is to develop a strategy by early October that removes bureaucratic requirements that inhibit innovation and responsible adoption of AI.

You may remember back in Feb. when the U.S. and U.K. both refused to join allies signing an international A.I. agreement

From the BBC article: Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance told delegates in Paris that too much regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) could "kill a transformative industry just as it's taking off".

Vance told world leaders that AI was "an opportunity that the Trump administration will not squander" and said "pro-growth AI policies" should be prioritised over safety.

Peter Theil protege and director of Trump's Office of Science Technology and Policy, Michael Kratsios was approved via senate confirmation last month and will be taking the lead on AI policy.

Trump has asked Kratsios to "blaze a trail" for science and tech supremacy

Kratsios was also Trump's acting director during his previous administration

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Oh, look, it's Thiel again.
- I know, right as Musk is "backing away" from his role aiding the president.
  Almost makes you wonder if that whole Trainwreck was in part a distraction so we would let our guards down with him gone. I feel like even if Musk does actually step away, Theil has had Trump's ear since his first term when he picked several people to serve in his science cabinet including Kratsios. I am not 100% sure on this, but I also suspect he was likely involved in getting Trump to pick Vance as VP.
  I do know that Yarvin was a mentor to both Vance and Theil and the three have been close for a long time. It's an odd group and weird as hell to imagine being stuck in a room with those 3, but somehow their friendship has lasted.
  Also a reason none of us should breathe a sigh of relief of Trump ever decides to step away from the presidency. Trump is a toddler with an automatic weapon, Vance is Patrick Bateman with a Sniper rifle and some very scary connections to not just Yarvin and Theil, but also people like Adrian Vermeule.
  
  The wealthiest are the governments, world over. They give a few minor concessions, when they feel we're coming for them and their wealth, have some front people argue wedge issues to distract us for a while and plot their next attempt at naked power grabs. Djt is a pawn and so is Kamala, hrc. The wealthiest stroke their egos and hidden assets a bit, and I think deep down, they all know they're pawns, too. Easily expendable, protect the inner circles.