Inside America’s AI Action Plan

<p>Dan and Chris break down <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Americas-AI-Action-Plan.pdf"><strong><em>Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan</em></strong></a>, issued by the White House in July 2025.  Structured as three "pillars" — <em>Accelerate AI Innovation</em>, <em>Build American AI Infrastructure</em>, and <em>Lead in International AI Diplomacy and Security</em> — our dynamic duo unpack the plan's policy goals and its associated suggestions — while also exploring the mixed reactions it’s sparked across political lines. They connect the plan to international AI diplomacy and national security interests, discuss its implications for practitioners, and consider how political realities could shape its success in the years ahead. </p><p>Featuring:</p><ul><li>Chris Benson – <a href="https://chrisbenson.com/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbenson">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbenson.bsky.social">Bluesky</a>, <a href="https://github.com/chrisbenson">GitHub</a>, <a href="https://x.com/chrisbenson">X</a></li><li>Daniel Whitenack – <a href="https://www.datadan.io/">Website</a>, <a href="https://github.com/dwhitena">GitHub</a>, <a href="https://x.com/dwhitena">X</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Press Release: <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/07/white-house-unveils-americas-ai-action-plan/">White House Unveils America's AI Action Plan</a></li><li>Paper: <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Americas-AI-Action-Plan.pdf">America's AI Action Plan</a></li></ul><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.shopify.com/in?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=us-all-na-awareness-1q24-en&amp;utm_term=practicalai&amp;utm_content=practicalai">Shopify</a> – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at <a href="http://shopify.com/practicalai">shopify.com/practicalai</a></li></ul><p>Register for <a href="https://practicalai.fm/webinars">upcoming webinars here</a>!</p>