America is in a race to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI). Winning this race will usher in a new era of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for the American people. Recognizing this, President Trump directed the creation of an AI Action Plan in the early days of his second term. Based on the three pillars of accelerating innovation, building AI infrastructure, and leading in international diplomacy and security, this Action Plan is America’s roadmap to win the race. 

Under the White House Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, released on July 23, 2025, the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is named in a large number of recommended policy actions. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) focuses on incentivizing more innovation in key technology areas such as AI and other emerging technologies (ET) (e.g., quantum computing, synthetic biology, blockchain, precision medicine, and virtual reality), protecting that innovation and bringing it to impact to enhance our country’s economic prosperity and national security and to solve world problems.