2019 Executive Order Launches American AI Initiative for Global Tech Leadership
The federal government establishes the American AI Initiative to drive technological breakthroughs, set technical standards, and protect national security. This coordinated strategy prioritizes AI research, workforce training, and the safeguarding of American technology from foreign adversaries.
The White House issues an executive order to launch the American AI Initiative, a coordinated federal strategy designed to maintain United States leadership in artificial intelligence. This directive recognizes AI as a crucial driver of economic growth, national security, and improved quality of life for American citizens.
The initiative follows five key principles that focus on driving technological breakthroughs across government, industry, and academia. It also emphasizes the creation of appropriate technical standards to reduce barriers for the safe testing and deployment of AI technologies in both new and existing industries.
Additionally, the order mandates the training of current and future American workers to develop and apply AI technologies. It highlights the federal government's responsibility to protect the American AI technology base from acquisition by strategic competitors and adversarial nations while upholding civil liberties, privacy, and American values.