I'll give Trump a thumb on this one:
Trump's artificial intelligence executive order will ensure America doesn't lose the AI race to China
Last week, the president signed an executive order, the American AI Initiative, that will accelerate America’s pursuit of the sophisticated AI capabilities necessary to maintain our military and economic dominance.
The U.S., on the other hand, has largely relied on private corporations to advance research into AI. But this model has come into question recently as numerous Big Tech companies, such as Google, have refused to work on AI technologies that could have beneficial military applications.
Unfortunately for America, China’s enormous investment in AI is paying dividends, allowing Beijing to modernize its military capabilities at a dangerously rapid pace. Luckily, there’s still time to correct the imbalance, and President Trump is the type of leader who isn’t afraid to challenge China’s aggressive geopolitical aspirations.
The president’s new executive order serves as a direct response to China’s initiative by instructing the federal government to prioritize research and development of America’s own artificial intelligence capabilities.
According to the White House, the new initiative will give AI researchers more resources for innovation, encourage evolving applications of AI, and protect “critical AI technology” from foreign entities.
In addition, the executive order will direct federal agencies to help U.S. workers develop AI-related skills and promote educational programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). |
While I don't love executive orders and the utilization of tax payer money for R&D I think this one is worthwhile and the money is already sitting out there as it is. AI is the future and we can't be behind our competitors especially given the military advancements that will come from this technology.
