The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released two directives outlining policies and deadlines for the rollout of AI tools aimed at enhancing public services, establishing a framework for executing the executive order intended to secure U.S. leadership in the development and application of artificial intelligence.
As detailed in two memorandums dated April 3, all federal agencies are encouraged to “invest in the AI marketplace and optimize the utilization of AI products and services produced domestically.” These memorandums include several deadlines for AI adoption, which feature a 270-day timeline for updating relevant policies and procedures.
In early 2025, noteworthy measures were taken to reshape American policy on advanced technologies, including the repeal of the predecessor’s 2023 executive order on AI safety, which was criticized for imposing burdensome regulations seen as detrimental to innovation. The administration articulated its vision of making the U.S. the “world capital” of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. However, critics have expressed concerns that dismantling safety measures could expose the public to potential AI-related hazards.
OMB memorandum M-25-21. Source: White Housee
Some notable AI models that have emerged from the U.S. include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Meta’s Llama, and Grok from Elon Musk. The directives from the OMB align with promises to reinforce American dominance in this burgeoning technology sector.
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In January 2025, plans were unveiled for an AI infrastructure initiative dubbed “Stargate,” aimed at constructing AI data centers nationwide.
The skyrocketing demand for AI-related infrastructure has led Bitcoin miners to adapt their operations to meet the growing needs of the AI industry.
Simultaneously, the intersection of AI and blockchain has driven a rise in AI-related tokens throughout 2024. However, this upward trend has sharply reversed in 2025, with tokens associated with AI experiencing substantial losses and losing over 42% of their market capitalization in the past 12 months, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Performance of leading AI and big data tokens. Source: CoinMarketCap
The focus of the market has shifted toward memecoins, while broader economic uncertainty has heightened apprehension across financial markets.
For the current administration, maintaining a competitive edge in the AI domain remains a top priority. In April 2025, the White House’s AI and cryptocurrency advisor remarked that the launch of Meta’s Llama 4 restores the U.S.’s position in the AI competition, which had been disrupted by the introduction of DeepSeek, an AI tool developed in China in January 2025.
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