MISSION
The world is on the cusp of a new industrial revolution. The high-stakes race to lead in AI innovation will determine who leads the world in the next generation of geopolitical competition. The arsenal needed to control this new battlefield will be the speed of our industrial base, the power of our data centers, and the quality of our microchips – and now is the time to start building it. The United States must lead the way in promoting AI standards that champion American values and combat the encroaching threat of digital authoritarianism that our adversaries seek to export around the world.
Focus Areas / Policy Pillars
Advance American AI Innovation - AI has the potential to lead to revolutionary developments in manufacturing, education, healthcare and many other industries. To achieve these innovations, we must empower American developers by freeing them from a burdensome regulatory regime and coordinating with private sector partners to promote American AI products abroad.
Safeguard the Homeland - With the increasing digitalization of critical U.S. infrastructure comes new vulnerabilities. We must be proactive in securing our digital infrastructure from adversarial and criminal threats.
Ensure Transparency to Promote American Values - The thinking patterns of AI creators will be reflected in their models and influence how those models interpret information. We must ensure that AI models promote American values and not increase the threat of digital totalitarianism that is embedded in adversarial models.
Uphold Human Dignity to Defend the American Way of Life - AI can be harnessed for both great human flourishing, but also for malicious intent. We must ensure that AI deployment serves to improve the quality of life for American workers, children, and families. To do this, we will investigate harmful algorithmic prompts and chatbots used to engage in scams, and guarantee AI deployment does not strip American workers of the dignity that comes from work.
Streamline Government Efficiency & AI Readiness - The adoption of AI technology will lead to more efficient means of production and service delivery in the private sector. By utilizing similar optimization strategies, AI enables the cutting of the federal bureaucracy and the streamlining of government functions.
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Latest
Issue Brief
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March 31, 2026
Building AI Readiness in the U.S. Government
For years, the U.S. government has been dangerously behind on AI. Many trends shaping AI today, such as exponentially rising energy demand, were foreseeable years in advance. A small team of informed analysts could have predicted them. But the federal government lacked the staff, mandate, and technical capacity to see them coming and to prepare appropriate responses.
Federal Model Policy
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March 23, 2026
App Store Accountability Act
The App Store Accountability Act focuses on the regulation of conduct and upholds the legal reality of contractual obligations on app stores. Multi-trillion-dollar companies cannot enter into sophisticated contracts with minors. In accordance with the America First Policy Institute’s issue brief “Defending Children from Online Dangers that Threaten their Innocence and Future Wellbeing,” the Act institutes age verification requirements and parental consent in their child’s online activities.
Op-Ed
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March 22, 2026
In Claude We Trust?
Statement
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March 20, 2026
AFPI: National Framework Will Help Ensure American AI Dominance
We commend President Trump on publishing the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.
News Release
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March 20, 2026