Technology lobby groups called on President-elect Trump and his team to maintain leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as the United States develops regulations and policies regarding evolving technology.
The Software Alliance, also known as the BSA, said in a letter to President Trump and Vice President-elect Vance that U.S. policy must “harness and accelerate AI innovation” and that it requires clear and enforceable rules. He argued that this could be achieved through
The group, which represents major technology companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft and Adobe, will review current policies and legislation that “may unnecessarily hinder AI adoption” to avoid industry uncertainty. He encouraged the incoming administration to identify new regulations and regulations.
BSA recommended keeping some of the Biden administration's AI policies while updating the White House Office of Budget Management Notes for reinforcement Technology risk management.
“Trust that AI will be responsibly designed and deployed, and confidence that authorities can apply existing legal protections, are essential ingredients in the deployment of AI,” the letter states. “As AI is integrated into business and government processes and has consequential impacts on people, including access to credit, housing and employment, it is essential that the law keeps pace with advances in technology.”
Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance were also urged to continue the global dialogue on international AI standards and work with Congress on legislation that addresses both the risks and capabilities of the technology.
President Trump has provided few details about his plans for AI, but he has promised to rescind President Biden's executive order on AI that set new safety standards for the federal government and the companies with the most powerful artificial intelligence systems. are. It also led to the establishment of the AI Safety Institute at the Department of Commerce, which will focus on advancing research on this topic.
“We will repeal Joe Biden’s dangerous executive orders that hinder AI innovation and impose radical leftist ideas on the development of this technology,” the Republicans said in a statement. policy platform In July. “Instead, Republicans support AI development rooted in free speech and human flourishing.”
Industry insiders told The Hill earlier this week that they believe President Trump could cut regulations and federal funding to get ahead of China's development. Deregulation was a key focus of President Trump's first term, and he has indicated he intends to continue this effort in his second term.
Earlier this week, he announced the creation of a commission called the Department of Government Efficiency, which will focus on cutting government spending and restructuring federal agencies. It will be spearheaded by technology entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Meanwhile, Musk, who owns the social platform
The letter also called on the next administration to make full use of the data available to train AI models and continue to invest in research and development. It also provided recommendations on privacy, international data, supply chain, intellectual property, procurement, and cybersecurity policies.
Hill has reached out to Trump's team for comment.
