The government isn't doing enough to solve big problems with AI

They also said that the government is in a better position than technology companies to invest in AI applications aimed at broad societal problems. They agreed that AI is in a crucial developmental moment, and that government has a unique opportunity to shape its future. That was the message from prominent AI technologists and researchers at a Senate committee hearing last week. The White House made a similar argument in a "National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan," which it published in October. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who convened the hearing, expressed concern that the United States not cede its leadership in developing AI to China or any other foreign government.