The AI Policy Podcast Unpacking the White House AI Action Plan with OSTP Director Michael Kratsios
Jul 31, 2025
Michael Kratsios, the former Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, shares insights on the AI Action Plan initiated during the Trump administration. He discusses the U.S.'s strategic goals for artificial intelligence and the complexities of chip export policies amidst competition with China. Kratsios also highlights the differences in AI regulation between the U.S. and EU, the urgent need for reskilling workers for an AI-driven economy, and the role of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation in shaping industry practices.
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Strategic Export Controls Focus
- Export controls focus on restricting highest-end semiconductors and key components to China.
- Enforcement resources and interagency cooperation are crucial for effective controls.
Enforce Chip Export Safeguards
- Apply strong Know Your Customer (KYC) rules and monitor large-scale training runs for selling chips overseas securely.
- Physical tracking of data center hardware helps prevent smuggling and misuse.
US Prefers Sector-Specific AI Regulation
- US favors risk-based, sector-specific AI regulation led by domain experts.
- This contrasts with the EU's broad, horizontal AI regulatory approach, which is less flexible.