Suggestions to the Science and Technology Policy Office regarding the creation of a strategic research and development plan for AI by 2025
The Center for Data Innovation has provided suggestions to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for the development of the 2025 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan. These recommendations are aimed at refocusing the strategic plan under a potential second term of the Trump administration to deliver on the administration's promise of utilizing AI for the benefit of American people.
The National AI R&D Strategic Plan, initially launched during President Obama's tenure, has been updated and expanded under subsequent administrations, reflecting the administration's priorities. The plan now seeks to redirect its focus to fulfilling the administration's commitment to AI-centered progress.
The Center for Data Innovation's submission outlines three key recommendations:
- Prioritize federal AI R&D to unlock the potential of AI systems.
- Emphasize research linking technical design to the performance outcomes of AI systems.
- Increase investment in research to enhance and augment the availability of data for AI.
While the specifics of these recommendations toward a Trump-centric refocus are not fully disclosed in the available materials, the Center for Data Innovation's previous policy positions likely centers on:- Enhancing data access for AI research and applications- Establishing collaborative partnerships between government, academia, and industry- Advocating for reliable and secure AI systems standards- Supporting workforce development and AI literacy in the American workforce
The White House's April 20225 Request for Information (RFI) on the National AI R&D Strategic Plan outlines federal priority areas and mechanisms for research partnerships, underscoring the importance of preserving U.S. dominance in AI and focusing on projects that align with national interests, though these are White House priorities, not specific recommendations from the Center for Data Innovation.
The Center for Data Innovation suggests prioritizing federal AI Research and Development (R&D) to unlock the potential of AI systems, emphasizing research linking technical design to the performance outcomes of AI, and increasing investment in research to enhance and augment the availability of data for AI. The Center's policy positions, though not fully disclosed for a Trump-centric refocus, likely include enhancing data access for AI research and applications, establishing collaborative partnerships between government, academia, and industry, advocating for reliable and secure AI systems standards, and supporting workforce development and AI literacy in the American workforce. The White House's April 20225 Request for Information (RFI) on the National AI R&D Strategic Plan underscores the importance of preserving U.S. dominance in AI and focusing on projects that align with national interests.
