In November 2024, Americans will elect a new President, a decision that will shape American domestic and international affairs until 2028 and beyond with serious implications for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) policies. With President Biden having withdrawn from the race, the contest will now play out between two candidates: the former President Donald Trump and the current Vice President Kamala Harris. The election result is likely to impact the US policy on emerging technologies. It will have specific consequences for the regulation of AI that can have implications for domains ranging from national security to commercial development among others.

This election occurs during a pivotal period of rapid advancements in AI where discussions extend beyond its benefits to address its potential negative impacts on daily life as well as the international...