Biden has previously called for stronger privacy protections and for tech companies to stop collecting data. But the US--home to some of the world's biggest tech and AI companies--has so far been one of the only Western nations without clear guidance on how to protect its citizens against AI harms. Today's announcement is the White House's vision of how the US government, technology companies, and citizens should work together to hold AI accountable. However, critics say the plan lacks teeth and the US needs even tougher regulation around AI. In September, the administration announced core principles for tech accountability and reform, such as stopping discriminatory algorithmic decision-making, promoting competition in the technology sector, and providing federal protections for privacy.