The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has not only offered new developments in technology and science but also prompted concerns regarding its impact on commerce and privacy, among other issues. For that reason, the United States is exploring the actions it can take with an AI advisory committee that will continue to inform the government of new developments in artificial intelligence as the technology develops. AI can solve a wide range of problems, from uncovering the identities of anonymous internet users to even predicting the weather with astounding success. The question arises: what should artificial intelligence be used for, and how should the United States regulate it? For private technology companies, the answer to these questions is simple.

For the past 4 years, the Trump Administration has been committed to strengthening American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). After recognizing the strategic importance of AI to the Nation's future economy and security, the Trump Administration issued the first ever national AI strategy, committed to doubling AI research investment, established the first-ever national AI research institutes, released the world's first AI regulatory guidance, forged new international AI alliances, and established guidance for Federal use of AI. Building upon this critical foundation, today the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) established the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, further accelerating our efforts to ensure America's leadership in this critical field for years to come. The Office is charged with overseeing and implementing the United States national AI strategy and will serve as the central hub for Federal coordination and collaboration in AI research and policymaking across the government, as well as with private sector, academia, and other stakeholders. The National AI Initiative Office is established in accordance with the recently passed National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.