US outlines a new model for global AI adoption
In a detailed conversation, Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under Donald Trump, explained how the administration plans to expand American artificial intelligence worldwide.
He said the gap in AI adoption between wealthy and developing nations is widening. That concerns the White House. Officials believe many countries risk missing a key moment in economic and technological change. As a result, the administration wants partners to adopt AI in practical areas such as healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, and public services.
The American AI Exports Program
At the center of the strategy is the American AI Exports Program. Kratsios described it as more than a sales effort. He framed it as a full system that combines technology, financing, and technical support.
The goal is to help countries use advanced tools while keeping control of their own data and policies. According to Kratsios, real AI sovereignty means using world class systems inside national borders, without relying on global bureaucracies. He argued that fast adoption matters more than complete self sufficiency.
The administration promotes what it calls the American AI stack. That includes advanced chips, large scale data centers, frontier models, and applications. Officials say partners can build on this foundation while protecting sensitive information at home.
Removing financial and technical barriers
Kratsios acknowledged that AI infrastructure is expensive. Data centers, semiconductors, and power generation require significant investment. For many countries, cost remains the biggest obstacle.
To address this, the administration plans to mobilize financing through agencies such as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the Export Import Bank, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. Treasury and other departments will also take part.
The second barrier is technical expertise. To close that gap, the White House announced the U.S. Tech Corps. The program will recruit Americans with technical skills to help partner nations deploy AI systems in areas like hospital management, precision agriculture, and digital government services.
National Champions and global standards
Another piece of the strategy is the National Champions Initiative. It aims to integrate leading companies from partner nations into the broader American AI ecosystem. Kratsios said the idea is to avoid forcing countries to choose between importing U.S. systems and developing their own industries.
Standards also play a key role. The administration believes the next phase of AI will focus on agents that interact and coordinate tasks. To support this shift, National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched work on agent standards to improve security and interoperability.
Supply chains and Pax Silica
Kratsios linked the export strategy to supply chain resilience. AI systems depend on chips, energy, and critical minerals. He pointed to Pax Silica, a small alliance of partner nations focused on strengthening these supply chains.
India, which recently joined the group, plays a significant role. Kratsios described India as a technology powerhouse with a deep talent pool and strong engineering output. He said many Indian firms could eventually become part of the American AI stack.
Competition and global partnerships
Although critics frame the strategy as a response to China, Kratsios said the administration does not see it that way. Instead, he described the effort as an opportunity to expand mutually beneficial partnerships.
In his view, the United States leads in AI development. The White House now wants to turn that advantage into a coordinated global network built on shared standards, financing, and sovereign deployment.
