The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday morning is set to dive into President Trump’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Since returning to office in January, the president has signed several executive orders to bolster the technology, from an order that fast-tracks permits for more data centers to promoting the export of American-made tech and tackling “woke” AI systems from federal contractors.
The Trump administration also recently unveiled its framework for policy around AI, placing a heavy emphasis on innovation that will make the U.S. more competitive in the space. Trump and first lady Melania Trump have also promoted more use of the technology in classrooms.
“The President’s AI Action Plan is a bold step towards asserting American leadership in AI and thwarting efforts by China to attain global dominance,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said in a press release ahead of the hearing. “Congress must work alongside the President to adopt a legislative framework that promotes long-term AI growth and innovation.”
Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is set to testify.
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT.
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