Trump administration pushes AI adoption in government
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has approved ChatGPT by OpenAI, Gemini by Google, and Claude by Anthropic for official government use. This move is part of a broader AI strategy under the Trump administration aimed at accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence across federal agencies to maintain an edge over global competitors, particularly China.
The approved AI models will now be available to all federal agencies through a centralized platform with standardized contract terms, making integration and procurement easier. The GSA stated that these tools will support a range of applications, from general-purpose research assistants to mission-specific, custom-built systems.
New AI blueprint emphasizes speed, exports, and flexibility
The additions are part of a new AI blueprint released on July 23. The plan calls for a sweeping relaxation of regulatory barriers, such as environmental constraints, and promotes the export of U.S. AI software and hardware to allied nations. The strategy reflects President Donald Trump’s belief that the AI race will define global leadership in the 21st century.
The 90-point plan departs significantly from previous policies under former President Joe Biden, who had emphasized caution, safety, and consumer protection in AI use. Biden’s executive order mandating safeguards and bias testing in federal AI use was rescinded under the new administration’s directive.
Focus on accuracy and ideological neutrality
According to the GSA, preference will be given to AI models that emphasize truthfulness, transparency, and freedom from ideological bias. This reflects a push by the Trump administration to ensure federal AI tools are both effective and politically neutral.
The approved platforms — ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — are already among the most advanced large language models globally and have been widely adopted across the private sector. Their integration into public sector operations could drastically reshape how government agencies manage tasks, data analysis, communication, and public service delivery.
Strategic shift from Biden’s cautious AI stance
The shift from the previous administration’s “high fence” approach is notable. Biden had placed heavy restrictions on the export of AI chips and demanded strict oversight of government AI deployments. Trump’s team is now reversing those measures, aiming to reduce state-level regulatory friction and rapidly expand AI adoption domestically and abroad.
This transition signals a broader geopolitical strategy: to use AI as a pillar of economic and military power, especially as rival nations like China continue to invest heavily in their own AI ecosystems.
