In response to a request for information from the National Science Foundation on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments regarding artificial intelligence policy. The submission highlights several priorities that CCIA believes are essential for maintaining the United States' leadership in AI technology.
CCIA emphasized the importance of ensuring access to sufficient AI infrastructure and advocated for balanced export control and trade policies. These policies should ensure national security without excessively restricting access to foreign markets. Additionally, CCIA called for a unified national approach to AI policy.
The association also stressed the need for data access, supporting fair use in the U.S., and promoting similar text and data mining exceptions globally. It highlighted the importance of protecting Americans' privacy while not hindering AI development and advocated for open-source AI development.
Josh Landau, CCIA Senior Counsel for Innovation Policy, stated: “Many of the key innovations in artificial intelligence have stemmed from work done by CCIA members. Without their contributions, modern AI technology would not exist. A regulatory environment that enables American companies like our members to continue to lead in this area of innovation is essential to maintaining leadership in artificial intelligence technology for the United States.”
