Google Gives Recommendations For Trump Administration's AI Action Plan

US President Donald Trump has designated artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the top priorities (photo: x @WhiteHouse)

JAKARTA - The administration of the US President, Donald Trump, has designated artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the top priorities to ensure the United States becomes a global leader in this technology. Through executive orders in January 2025, the Trump administration set a deadline for the US government to design policies to achieve this goal.

Since then, major tech companies have started providing their recommendations to the government, including Google, which is now submitting input in documents titled "AI Action Plan."

The executive order signed on January 23 set a time limit of 180 days for the US government, with the support of the private sector, to design policies to "maintain and increase America's global dominance in AI for human welfare, economic competitiveness, and national security."

In this context, OpenAI has previously submitted controversial proposals, including proposals to waive the use of copyrighted content in AI training and prohibit the use of DeepSek AI technology in politics and the military.

Now, Google is also giving its views regarding the AI action plan being drafted by the US government.

In its recommendations, Google emphasizes the importance of a solid infrastructure to support the development of artificial intelligence. This Mountain View-based company is not only focused on data center development but also on energy aspects.

Some reports estimate that requests to AI platforms can consume up to 30 times more energy than regular Google searches.

Although there was a report in February 2025 stating the figure may be excessive, there is still the fact that requests to AI services are more energy-depleting than traditional search engines. Therefore, Google proposes that the US government establish an energy policy that supports the development of AI in the country.

In addition, Google highlights the importance of uniform AI regulations. The company does not oppose regulations in the development and implementation of AI, but suggests that the standards applied are national and not different in each state.

Currently, various states in the US have different AI rules and sometimes contradict each other, which according to Google actually hinders the progress of the domestic AI industry.

Despite supporting regulations, Google warns governments against implementing policies that are too strict or "relaxy" that could hinder innovation in the AI industry.

In addition to domestic policies, Google also emphasizes that the US government should play a major role in setting international standards and protocols in AI development, in collaboration with allied countries. With the dominant position in this sector, the US can more easily encourage the creation of global AI standards that are in accordance with its interests.

Furthermore, Google encourages the US government to implement AI-based services in all federal services. According to the company, the adoption of this technology in government bureaucracy can increase the efficiency of administrative processes and public services. In addition, this step also has the potential to benefit Google by opening up new opportunities in government contracts related to AI technology.

With these recommendations, Google hopes that the US government can design AI policies that not only ensure the dominance of the United States in this sector, but also encourage innovation growth without excessive regulatory barriers.