“America’s AI Action Plan for Global Technological Dominance,” released by the White House in July 2025, marks the next significant step in the federal government’s approach to artificial intelligence. The plan is designed to secure U.S. leadership in AI by accelerating innovation, building robust infrastructure, and asserting international influence. For American businesses, especially those that use, rather than develop or deploy, AI technologies, this new policy landscape brings both new opportunities and new compliance considerations. Below, we provide a narrative overview of the most relevant aspects of the AI Action Plan and what they mean for your organization.
A New Era of Deregulation and Pro-Innovation Policy The federal government is taking decisive steps to reduce regulatory