At a high-profile AI Summit in Washington, former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to major American tech firms—including Google and Microsoft—urging them to stop hiring overseas workers, particularly from India, and instead prioritize American jobs.
Criticizing what he called the “globalist mindset” of Silicon Valley, Trump accused tech giants of betraying American workers in pursuit of profits abroad. “Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India, and stashing profits in Ireland,” he declared. “Under President Trump, those days are over.”
Trump called for “patriotism and national loyalty” from the tech industry, stating, “We need U.S. technology companies to be all in for America. You have to do that. That’s all we ask.”
As part of the summit, Trump signed three major executive orders aimed at redefining America's AI future:
National AI Strategy – "Winning the Race"
This policy aims to fast-track U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence by slashing regulatory red tape, accelerating datacentre construction, and improving infrastructure to support advanced AI development.
Mandate for Politically Neutral AI
Tech companies receiving federal funding must now ensure their AI systems remain politically neutral. The directive also applies to AI used within the U.S. government and explicitly bans ideologically-driven or “woke” AI models. Trump criticized diversity and inclusion initiatives, claiming they have hindered innovation.
Support for U.S.-Made AI Exports
The third order focuses on strengthening America's role in the global AI market by promoting end-to-end domestic development and encouraging exports of U.S.-built AI technologies.
Trump's strong stance signals potential challenges for Indian IT professionals and outsourcing firms. If re-elected, he is expected to pursue policies that further restrict offshore hiring in favor of American talent. While these changes won’t take effect immediately, they point toward a future where U.S. tech jobs may become less accessible to foreign workers, potentially disrupting global outsourcing models.
Trump also expressed his dissatisfaction with the term “artificial intelligence,” suggesting the need for a name that better captures the “genius” of the technology—a nod to his broader aim of reshaping how American innovation is framed on the world stage.