SIIA Letter to House Science Space and Technology Committee on AI Markup

September 11, 2024

byStaff

Policy

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has expressed its support for several AI-related bills under consideration by the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. In a letter to Chair Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren, SIIA emphasizes the importance of these bipartisan bills in advancing the United States' leadership in AI. Key pieces of legislation include the CREATE AI Act, which will enhance AI infrastructure, the NSF AI Education Act, which promotes AI education partnerships, and the Small Business AI Advancement Act, designed to help small businesses integrate AI. The association also highlights bills focused on AI literacy in K-12 education and fostering diverse representation in AI research.

Additionally, SIIA supports bills that emphasize AI development standards and ensuring the reliability, safety, and resilience of AI systems. The association calls for increased funding to match global AI investments, particularly pointing to the UK's AI Safety Institute as an example. SIIA urges Congress to continue working with industry, academia, and government to strengthen AI policies that encourage innovation, safety, and collaboration, reinforcing the U.S.'s position as a global leader in AI.

Full Letter Here