Future and AI-Ready Data Strategies: Response to DOC RFI on AI and Open Government Data Assets

TL;DR

This paper responds to a US Department of Commerce RFI, emphasizing the importance of high-quality, accessible, scalable, and secure data for advancing AI and scientific discovery, and outlines best practices for open government data assets.

Contribution

It provides a set of best practices and key considerations for organizing and sharing government data to support AI development and scientific research.

Findings

Prioritize data quality for AI readiness.

Ensure data accessibility, scalability, and security.

Recommend best practices for open government data.

Abstract

The following is a response to the US Department of Commerce's Request for Information (RFI) regarding AI and Open Government Data Assets. First, we commend the Department for its initiative in seeking public insights on the organization and sharing of data. To facilitate scientific discovery and advance AI development, it is crucial for all data producers, including the Department of Commerce and other governmental entities, to prioritize the quality of their data corpora. Ensuring data is accessible, scalable, and secure is essential for harnessing its full potential. In our response, we outline best practices and key considerations for AI and the Department of Commerce's Open Government Data Assets.