White House Receives Over 10,000 Comments on AI Action Plan
The White House announced on April 24 that it had received more than 10,000 public comments regarding its planned artificial intelligence action plan, highlighting the growing interest in AI technology amid an accelerating global race for AI leadership.
Major stakeholders, including AI giants such as OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, were among those who provided input. Additionally, organizations from academia, non-profits, and industry associations participated in the discussion.
A preliminary review of comments from prominent private-sector companies revealed several recurring themes. These included the need for increased investment in US energy resources to support AI growth, foreign policy efforts to enhance the global influence of American AI firms, and improved infrastructure to advance AI development domestically.
Many companies also advocated for an open and innovative framework to guide the American AI industry while providing safeguards for individuals. The White House issued a request for comments on February 6, stating that these inputs would help define priority policy actions needed to sustain and enhance America’s AI dominance.
US President Donald Trump has pledged to make the United States the “world capital” of AI and cryptocurrency. National security concerns were a significant theme among companies submitting feedback. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz emphasized that “AI model development is an issue of national concern that should be regulated on a national level,” citing its critical importance to American national security, geopolitical objectives, and the nation’s economic and social welfare.
OpenAI also raised national security concerns, specifically naming China as a competitor with “strategic advantages,” including its capacity as an authoritarian state to rapidly mobilize resources. The launch of Chinese company DeepSeek’s R1 model in January 2025 sparked alarm in the US tech sector and triggered volatility in domestic equity markets.
AI and cryptocurrency are viewed as two of the most transformative emerging technologies, with a growing overlap between AI-powered agents and digital financial products. The development underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to AI policy that addresses both its potential benefits and risks.
