Perspective
Vincent Cortese, Jocelyn Hong, and Charlotte Lin are Research Assistants at the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP).
As the US accelerates its race to dominate AI, the need for strong whistleblower protections has never been more urgent. On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration released its AI Action Plan, signalling its intent to dismantle the regulatory environment designed to safeguard the public. Under Pillar I: Remove Red Tape and Onerous Regulation, the plan states, “Federal agencies must eliminate outdated, burdensome, and unnecessary regulatory barriers that delay or obstruct the deployment of AI technologies.” This deregulatory push follows a previously proposed federal moratorium on state AI regulation in Congress. Although the Senate rejected the proposal by a vote of 99-1, these actions have revealed the tech industry’s growing influence in DC.
Tech insiders may now be the only ones left to expose AI’s risks to public safety, as federal oversight diminishes and states face pressure to stand down from regulation. Without strong legal protections, these potential whistleblowers remain vulnerable to retaliation, and critical information may never reach the public. This sets the stage for a dangerous race to the bottom.
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