Response to OSTP’s Request for Information on the Development of an AI Action Plan
Stanford scholars respond to a federal RFI on the development of an AI Action Plan, urging policymakers to promote open and scientific innovation, craft evidence-based AI policy, and empower government leaders.
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Executive Summary
In this response to a request for information issued by the National Science Foundation’s Networking and Information Technology Research and Development National Coordination Office (on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy) regarding the development of an AI Action Plan, scholars from Stanford HAI, the Center for Research on Foundation Models (CRFM), and the Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab) urge policymakers to prioritize four areas of policy action:
Promote open innovation as a strategic advantage for U.S. competitiveness;
Maintain U.S. AI leadership by promoting scientific innovation;
Craft evidence-based AI policy that protects Americans without stifling innovation;
Empower government leaders with resources and technical expertise to ensure a “whole-of-government” approach to AI governance.
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