Now More Than Ever, Foundational AI Research and Infrastructure Depends on the Federal Government
Michela Taufer, Rada Mihalcea, Matthew Turk, Dan Lopresti, Adam Wierman, Kevin Butler, Sven Koenig, David Danks, William Gropp, Manish Parashar, Yolanda Gil, Bill Regli, Rajmohan Rajaraman, David Jensen, Nadya Bliss, and Mary Lou Maher
TL;DR
This paper emphasizes the critical need for increased federal government investment in foundational AI research and infrastructure to sustain U.S. leadership, economic growth, and national security.
Contribution
It advocates for enhanced federal support in AI research and infrastructure, highlighting its importance for maintaining technological and economic leadership.
Findings
Federal investment is crucial for AI leadership.
Accessible AI infrastructure benefits the broader society.
Increased support complements industry investments.
Abstract
Leadership in the field of AI is vital for our nation's economy and security. Maintaining this leadership requires investments by the federal government. The federal investment in foundation AI research is essential for U.S. leadership in the field. Providing accessible AI infrastructure will benefit everyone. Now is the time to increase the federal support, which will be complementary to, and help drive, the nation's high-tech industry investments.
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TopicsBig Data and Business Intelligence