Trump's New AI Doctrine: Your Content is Free Game, But Only If the Robot Isn't 'Woke'
President Trump just dropped a bombshell on the world of artificial intelligence, outlining a revolutionary and controversial new policy that could reshape the digital landscape. In a fiery keynote speech on Wednesday, he declared a new era for AI in America: one where tech companies won't have to pay for the copyrighted data that fuels their models, but where any trace of "woke" ideology will be systematically purged.
A Green Light for Big Tech?
Speaking at a summit hosted by the influential All-In podcast and the Hill & Valley Forum, Trump laid out what he termed a "commonsense application" for AI and intellectual property. He bluntly dismissed the concerns of authors, artists, and journalists, stating that forcing AI companies to license the vast libraries of training data they use is simply "not doable."
"You can't be expected to have a successful AI program when every single article, book, or anything else that you've read or studied, you're supposed to pay for,” Trump argued, adding, “We appreciate that, but just can't do it.” This move effectively gives a green light to tech firms to scrape the internet for copyrighted material without fear of financial reprisal, a decision set to ignite a massive legal and ethical battle with creative industries.
The Culture War Comes for the Code
While offering a free pass on copyright, the president promised a heavy-handed approach on the ideological front. Doubling down on his signature rhetoric, Trump made his intentions crystal clear: "We are getting rid of woke."
He warned against what he called "woke Marxist lunacy in the AI models," signaling a future where the administration could seek to regulate the outputs and political leanings of artificial intelligence. This declaration transforms the debate over AI from a technical and economic issue into a new, high-stakes front in the American culture wars, raising questions about censorship and free expression in the digital age.
The policy's direction appears heavily influenced by figures within Trump's tech circle. The administration's own AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, is a co-host of the All-In podcast and has been instrumental in crafting this new approach. This connection highlights a strategy that blends libertarian economic principles for corporations with populist cultural grievances, creating a doctrine that is poised to create a firestorm across multiple industries.
