U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil a bold $70 billion initiative that merges artificial intelligence with energy development at a high-profile summit in Pittsburgh later this month. Dubbed the AI-Energy Independence Plan, the proposal aims to supercharge American innovation, revitalize domestic energy production, and challenge China’s growing influence in both sectors.
The plan, according to sources close to Trump’s policy team, will focus on integrating AI technologies into oil, gas, and renewable infrastructure to increase efficiency, lower costs, and secure American energy dominance. It will also emphasize new funding for AI-powered grid management, nuclear innovation, and autonomous systems for energy logistics.
“This is about reclaiming leadership in two of the most strategic sectors of the 21st century—AI and energy,” Trump is expected to say at the summit. “America will not be left behind. We will power our economy, protect our sovereignty, and lead the world.”
The initiative includes substantial incentives for private companies, partnerships with universities and national labs, and proposed tax breaks to encourage rapid deployment of AI tools in energy systems. It is also expected to highlight job creation in tech, energy, and manufacturing across key swing states.
Critics argue the plan lacks climate accountability, but Trump allies say the focus is on “realistic innovation,” not regulation. The summit will also serve as a major campaign event, signaling Trump’s economic and technological agenda ahead of the 2025 presidential race.
With Pittsburgh—a historic hub of energy and industry—as the backdrop, the announcement positions Trump’s AI-Energy vision as a cornerstone of his strategy to reassert U.S. dominance on the global stage.
