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
News Release
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July 9, 2026
AFPI Releases New Report on Protecting Children from AI Chatbots
Today, the America First Policy Institute released a new expert insight, “Child Safety Through Parental Authority: An AI Policy Framework.”
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July 9, 2026
Child Safety Through Parental Authority: An AI Policy Framework
AI systems have the potential to benefit children and families. AI can create visualizations to help them intuit physics lessons or generate quizzes from vocabulary words. But to seize all that AI offers families, parents need confidence that their children’s interactions are safe.
Expert Insights
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July 8, 2026
Under the Radar: How the Best AI Capabilities Could Evade Government Scrutiny
In June 2026, the Trump Administration took two important actions on artificial intelligence (AI). On June 2, the Administration issued Executive Order 14409, which provides for voluntary U.S. Government (USG) access and testing of top models. This order tasks USG offices with developing a classified benchmarking process to determine which models have notable cyber capabilities that warrant granting early access to the USG to harden networks and infrastructure.
Statement
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June 25, 2026
AFPI Statement in Support of the FCC’s E-Rate NPRM
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Alexandra Caro Campana, executive vice president & chief operating officer, and Joel Thayer, senior fellow of AI & Emerging Technology in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Ensuring Children’s Safe Use of Screens and E-Rate-Funded Services.
Op-Ed
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June 20, 2026
It’s 10 PM, Do You Know Where Your Children Are?
Not so long ago, parents only had to worry when their children ventured outside the safety of the four walls of the family home. But times have changed. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), children face real danger as they sit in their rooms. They can be exploited by faceless adversaries while you sit together under the same roof. These threats to your children aren’t just inside the walls of your home. Many aren’t even human. As we head into summer, it’s even more urgent that parents understand the threat. We must demand that AI companies implement safety protections for children.