The White House announced on April 24 that it has received more than 10,000 public comments regarding its proposed artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, a reflection of the technology’s soaring significance as nations vie for AI supremacy.
Submissions came from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including tech titans like OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, alongside voices from academia, nonprofit groups, and trade organizations. The response underscores the depth of public and private interest in shaping America’s AI future.
A preliminary analysis of the feedback, particularly from leading private-sector firms, revealed recurring demands: bolstering U.S. energy infrastructure to meet AI’s growing demands, strengthening foreign policy to promote American AI leadership abroad, and enhancing domestic capabilities for AI innovation. Companies also emphasized the importance of crafting an open, forward-looking regulatory framework that fosters innovation while protecting individual rights.
The administration initially called for public input on February 6, with officials noting that the feedback would be critical in setting national priorities to maintain U.S. leadership in AI. President Donald Trump has repeatedly stressed his commitment to establishing the United States as the “world capital” for AI and cryptocurrency development.
National security concerns emerged prominently in the comments. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz stressed that AI model development must be treated as a matter of national urgency, calling for federal oversight to secure America’s economic strength, social stability, and global influence.
OpenAI echoed these concerns, warning of China’s rapid advancements. The organization pointed to China’s ability, as an authoritarian regime, to quickly mobilize resources in AI, granting it potential strategic advantages over democratic nations.
Tensions escalated earlier this year when Chinese firm DeepSeek unveiled its R1 model in January 2025, a move that rattled U.S. tech companies and triggered fluctuations in stock markets.
Both AI and cryptocurrency are increasingly seen as critical drivers of future innovation, with an expanding convergence between AI-driven agents and digital financial technologies.
