Trump's AI plan supports antitrust enforcement, DOJ official says

Group 1 - U.S. antitrust enforcers are focusing on anticompetitive behavior in the artificial intelligence sector as part of a strategy to maintain U.S. dominance in AI [1][2] - Protecting competition is seen as essential for fostering innovation within the AI industry, according to Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater [2] - The Department of Justice (DOJ) will investigate competitive dynamics across different layers of the AI stack, particularly concerning exclusionary practices that limit access to critical inputs and distribution channels [3] Group 2 - Access to data is a key area of monitoring for the DOJ, highlighted by a recent court order requiring Google to share search data with competitors to enhance competition [4] - The demand for data may lead to increased mergers or vertical integrations, especially in sectors like healthcare where sensitive data is prevalent [5] - Open source AI models are viewed as a means to enhance competition, provided they are not controlled by a single vendor that could impose undue influence [6]