David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar, shared his thoughts in a tweet on Saturday.
President Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East wasn’t just about diplomacy; it also marked a major win in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI). During his visit, Trump signed the first-ever AI Acceleration Partnership in Abu Dhabi. This deal shows a fresh willingness to work closely with Gulf countries on AI, fixing strained relationships left behind by the Biden administration.
But this is more than just one agreement; it’s a new plan to grow American AI leadership both at home and abroad.
What the Deal Includes
- Big investments in America: Gulf nations will build powerful new data centers in the U.S., equal to or bigger than the ones they build in their own countries. This means billions of dollars flowing into the U.S. economy.
- American control of AI chips: Advanced AI chips in these partner countries will be owned and run by American tech giants, keeping these powerful AI systems inside the American tech ecosystem.
- Strong U.S. security protections: All of the AI hardware will stay under strict U.S. control to prevent theft or misuse.
Why This Matters
It’s a smart strategy that benefits both sides. America gets a faster build-out of its AI systems, and our allies get to work with the best AI tools in the world. Together, this helps make American technology the global standard before rivals like China can catch up.
If the U.S. had kept rejecting these allies, like the Biden administration did, it would have pushed them into China’s orbit. Every country wants to be part of the AI revolution. We can either bring them into our network or watch them turn to China. As David Sacks puts it: “A refusal is not the act of a friend.”
Final Thoughts
This is a smart and bold move by President Trump. It shows leadership, vision, and a clear plan to win the AI race. Credit also goes to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for helping secure such a strong deal for America.
In short, this deal puts America first and brings our allies with us.
