Linda Moore President and CEO at TechNet | Official website
TechNet has responded to the National Science Foundation's request for input on the AI Action Plan. In a letter from TechNet CEO Linda Moore, several actions were proposed to support AI innovation, public-private collaboration on security and standards, as well as investments in workforce development and infrastructure.
Linda Moore stated, "We applaud the administration for its inclusive approach in gathering diverse stakeholder perspectives as it considers its AI policy framework and in working with the industry to establish best practices." She emphasized that an effective AI Action Plan would help maintain America's competitive edge by fostering collaboration and investing in necessary resources.
The comment provided by TechNet suggests that the administration's plan should continue building on initiatives started under the Trump administration. Moore mentioned that balanced policies are needed to safeguard public interests while encouraging innovation in AI.
Key recommendations include promoting technical standards based on industry frameworks, incentivizing responsible AI implementation, adopting a risk-based regulatory approach, setting federal guardrails to preempt state regulations, increasing investment in research and development, developing infrastructure for AI growth, creating standardized data definitions, adopting a national privacy standard, supporting public-private security collaborations, improving federal procurement of AI technologies, and leading international coordination efforts.
TechNet’s letter underscores the importance of these steps in ensuring continued U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.
