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America's $300 billion bet on AI-powered manufacturing

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Leadership in transition pending Senate floor vote on nominee Arvind Raman; MEP program under threat from Lutnick funding freeze; managing AI centers expansion amid CHIPS Act renegotiation

In early 2026, America's AI manufacturing strategy is fracturing. The Trump White House released a National AI Legislative Framework on March 20, 2026, asking Congress to preempt all state AI laws. California, Colorado, and New York have pledged to keep enforcing their own rules and are preparing court challenges.

Updated May 18