Statement on the White House National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON—Third Way’s Director of Technology Policy, Ruth Whittaker, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s recommendations for a national AI policy framework.
“The White House’s AI Policy Framework is heavy on rhetoric but light on real solutions. While it gestures toward widely shared priorities—protecting kids, ensuring energy costs don’t rise for families, and managing the risks of emerging technology—it lacks the policy details needed to actually deliver on those goals. At a moment when AI is rapidly reshaping the economy and society, platitudes are not a substitute for governance.
“Everyone agrees that children should be protected and families shouldn’t bear the costs of technological disruption. The question is how. This framework sidesteps the hard choices—failing to outline enforceable standards, clear accountability measures, or meaningful safeguards. If the Administration is serious about addressing both the promise and the risks of AI, we stand ready to move beyond broad principles and cooperate on policies that match the scale and urgency of the challenge.”