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The 28-page ' AI Action Plan ' places a heavy emphasis on boosting U.S. innovation, building out data center infrastructure and promoting American technology abroad.
The president is also expected to sign executive orders from the White House.
The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. EDT.
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