While attending the Global Summit on AI Safety in London, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a vision for artificial intelligence that prioritizes public interest. To achieve this goal, she emphasized the need for the United States to maintain its leadership in AI.
Vice President Harris announced an Executive Order aimed at strengthening U.S. infrastructure to support AI advancements. "The Executive Order announced today will ensure the United States has the infrastructure — including large-scale data centers and clean power facilities — necessary to maintain America’s competitive advantage and safeguard our national security interests," she stated.
Harris highlighted that the electrical demands of AI operations offer a chance to enhance American leadership in clean-energy technology. She noted, "By activating the full force of the federal government to speed up and scale AI operations here in the United States, we are securing our global leadership on AI, which will have a profound impact on our economy, society, and national security for generations to come."
The announcement underscores the administration's commitment to integrating clean energy with technological advancement as part of future economic strategies.
