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Former President Trump’s recently unveiled AI action plan, encompassing executive orders and proposed initiatives, is drawing scrutiny for allegedly contradicting the very principles that fostered American AI dominance. While the plan ostensibly seeks to preserve U.S. leadership in the field, critics point to the administration’s track record, citing substantial reductions in federal research and development funding, restrictive immigration policies impacting access to international talent, and potential deregulation that could curb competition and impede innovation. Concerns are specifically raised about the plan’s emphasis on preventing ‘woke AI’ and prioritizing industry profits over broader public investment. Experts warn that such measures could undermine the long-term vitality of the American AI ecosystem, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s position as a global innovation leader.