Google has responded to US President Donald Trump ‘s AI (artificial intelligence) Action Plan. The tech giant has stressed the importance of establishing appropriate policy frameworks to secure America’s position as an AI powerhouse. The company also believes that AI is a significant breakthrough that can revolutionise healthcare, accelerate scientific discovery, and transform the economy for the better. Google shared its ideas on this matter in its response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Request for Information.
In a blog post, the company wrote: “Make no mistake: Policy decisions will shape the outcome of the current global AI competition. A pro-innovation approach that protects national security and enables widespread benefits will help us realise AI’s transformative potential and ensure that America’s lead endures. Google is committed to doing its part, including by working with the federal government to ensure the success of the AI Action Plan. For this, Google recommended focusing on three key areas — investing in AI, accelerating government AI adoption and promoting international pro-innovation approaches. Lastly, it advocates for promoting pro-innovation approaches on the international stage. This includes championing market-driven and widely adopted technical standards—building on the Commerce Department’s initiatives with organisations such as the International Standards Organization—and collaborating with industry partners and allied countries to develop protocols and benchmarks for addressing the risks associated with frontier AI systems. Additionally, Google has also encouraged the Trump administration to work on dismantling restrictive foreign AI barriers to support sustained American leadership in AI.