Remarks by Director Kratsios at the APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting
ACCELERATING AMERICAN AI EXPORTS
AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
Incheon, Korea
August 5, 2025
THE DIRECTOR: Thank you for the kind introduction.
It is an honor and a privilege to speak to you today at this Global Digital and AI Forum, representing the United States of America and the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
As you no doubt know, on July 23rd, just two weeks ago, the White House published the President's AI Action Plan. The plan outlines America's national effort to remain the leader in pioneering AI and to be the global partner of choice as this technology transforms industries and information flows around the world.
The United States stands resolved to do all it can to accelerate AI innovation, to build out AI infrastructure, and to conduct AI diplomacy.
President Trump began executing the AI Action plan immediately, signing three executive orders following his remarks on the occasion. These included an executive order preventing U.S. government procurement of ideologically biased AI models, an order providing resources for the rapid construction of data centers and power systems, and, finally, an order promoting the export of full-stack American AI technology packages to allies and partners worldwide.
That is why I am here today. Our hope is that AI will be a powerful tool for bilateral diplomacy. We believe that by packaging the American AI stack and making it available to you, we can strengthen our friendships, empower each of our nations' AI innovation, and secure a peaceful future of shared prosperity.
