American Innovation
Empowering American Innovation
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
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June 2, 2026
AFPI Responds to New AI EO
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Yusuf Mahmood, director of AI and Emerging Technology, in response to President Trump’s new Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.
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June 2, 2026
Texas Implements AI For Accountability & Transparency
Governor Greg Abbott’s Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) just launched a new AI-integrated website to help Texans easily access and navigate state rules and regulations. This innovative platform aims to save Texans significant time and energy, ensuring ideal customer service for Texas taxpayers.
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May 26, 2026
AFPI Responds to Pope’s Encyclical: AI, Faith, and Human Flourishing
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology in response to Pope Leo XIV’s new papal encyclical on AI, emerging technology, and human dignity.
Expert Insights
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May 19, 2026
Accelerating AI Agent Adoption Through Improved Security
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems are poised to transform our economy and national security. Rather than simply responding to prompts, AI agents can plan multi-step projects, take autonomous actions, and iterate toward goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI applications such as chatbots, agents can access and use tools that enable interaction with the digital or physical world.
Commentary
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May 15, 2026
President Trump’s AI Leadership is winning support, allies, and maybe the Nobel Peace Prize
This week, President Trump took major steps toward agreements with China on artificial intelligence (AI) guardrails. According to President Trump, he and President Xi Jinping “talked about possibly working together for guardrails” on AI, including in biological, nuclear, cyber, and other areas.