President Donald Trump’s decisive action to rescind outdated AI policies and cut through bureaucratic red tape is a pivotal moment for the future of American artificial intelligence.

His executive order dismantles restrictive regulations, clearing the path for innovation and ensuring the US remains at the forefront of AI technology.

By prioritizing economic competitiveness, national security, and the advancement of AI systems free from ideological bias, this move restores the pro-business environment investors have been waiting for.

But executive orders alone won’t be enough. Investors want to see concrete steps that go beyond removing barriers and actively support the AI industry.

Three key areas where the US government should act immediately include: incentivizing AI-specific infrastructure development, creating a streamlined regulatory framework that provides clarity without stifling growth, and launching a public-private AI defense initiative to secure national interests while driving commercial advancements.

First, the government should establish AI-specific infrastructure investment programs. Just as past administrations championed broadband expansion and semiconductor manufacturing, there must be a concerted effort to build the digital backbone needed for AI-driven growth.

This includes high-performance computing centers, dedicated AI research hubs, and funding for quantum computing integration—key enablers that will allow US companies to train and deploy advanced models at scale. A federal AI infrastructure initiative would not only accelerate AI innovation but also attract private sector investment, ensuring the US maintains leadership in this critical sector.

Second, the US must create a clear and predictable regulatory framework that fosters innovation rather than hinders it. While past administrations layered complex restrictions on AI development, the Trump administration’s approach should focus on providing certainty for businesses and investors.

A ‘regulatory sandbox’—a controlled environment where AI firms can test new technologies without immediate compliance burdens—would allow for rapid experimentation and scaling. Additionally, a tiered risk-based approach to AI oversight, similar to the way financial regulations differentiate between high- and low-risk activities, would ensure that innovation is not stifled under blanket rules that fail to account for the nuances of AI applications.

Third, the government should launch a public-private AI defense initiative that leverages the expertise of Silicon Valley while reinforcing national security.

AI is now a critical component of modern defense strategy, and partnerships between leading AI companies and government agencies would ensure that cutting-edge technology is being applied where it matters most.

This initiative would provide AI firms with lucrative government contracts, further fueling private sector growth, while ensuring US defense capabilities stay ahead of global rivals.

Importantly, such a program would reinforce supply chain security, reducing dependence on foreign AI components and preventing potential adversarial influence over US systems.

Trump’s executive order sets the stage for an AI renaissance, but decisive follow-through is necessary to capitalize on this momentum.

Investing in AI infrastructure, implementing pro-innovation regulatory clarity, and securing AI leadership in defense, means the US can ensure that its AI industry remains unmatched.

This is the moment for bold action—one that not only secures American dominance in AI but also delivers the stability and growth that investors crave.

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London-born Nigel Green is founder and CEO of deVere Group. Following in his father’s footstep, he entered the financial services industry as a young adult. After working in the sector for 15 years in London, he subsequently spent several years operating within the international space, before launching deVere in 2002 with a single office in Hong Kong. Today, deVere is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations, doing business in 100 countries and with more than $12bn under advisement. It specializes global financial solutions to international, local mass affluent, and high-net-worth clients. In early 2017, it was announced that deVere would launch its own private bank. In addition, deVere also confirmed it has received its own investment banking license.