The International Trade Administration wants a better understanding of the global marketplace for artificial intelligence tools and resources and the policies that would affect U.S. sales abroad. The agency--part of the Commerce Department--posted a request for comment on Tuesday in the Federal Register seeking "broad input from all interested stakeholders--including U.S. industry, researchers, academia and civil society--on the potential opportunities for and challenges to increasing U.S. export competitiveness for AI-enabled technologies." ITA has two goals with regards to AI internationally: ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in this space, while promoting "innovative and trustworthy AI systems that respect human rights, democratic values, and are designed to enhance privacy protections," the notice states. However, the agency first needs an understanding of AI development and marketplaces across the world before it can form a coherent strategy for pushing U.S. interests. ITA is looking for information about how mature these technologies are in various parts of the world; how they are being developed, sold and deployed; and the policies and regulations being established by countries and international bodies, including policies that would affect the development or sale of U.S.-based AI products. The notice asks for information about technologies and resources central to AI development--including data, computing power and the algorithms themselves--as well as technologies that are heavily reliant on AI--"autonomous vehicles, robotics and automation technology, medical devices and healthcare, security technology, and professional and business services, among others."