Kratsios flags procurement guidance as Democrats allege double standard in AI action plan implementation

Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios highlighted upcoming guidance to answer senators’ questions about the Trump administration’s implementation of its artificial intelligence action plan, with a particular focus on recent procurement moves.

Kratsios testified Sept. 10 before the Senate Commerce Committee’s panel on science, manufacturing and competitiveness on the administration’s progress implementing the action plan.

He flagged a request for proposals due from the Commerce Department on Oct. 23 to encourage export of the AI tech...