As President Joe Biden’s term comes to a close, he has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering the U.S.’s competitive advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, driving economic growth, and improving national security.
Biden’s Last Week in Office: A New Era for AI Infrastructure
With less than a week left in office, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering the U.S.’s competitive advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The move is part of a broader effort to prioritize the development and deployment of AI technologies that can drive economic growth, improve national security, and address pressing global challenges.
Streamlining A.I. Infrastructure
The executive order directs the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to identify at least three sites where private companies can build AI data centers on federal land. Developers will be required to pay for the construction and operation of these facilities, while also bringing in clean energy resources to match the data centers’ electricity needs.
A New Framework for A.I. Chip Exports
The Biden Administration has also announced a new framework for the exporting of chips used to power AI products. The rule imposes restrictions on exports to countries like China and Russia, with a 50,000-chip cap per country for most of the world. This move is aimed at protecting U.S. national security interests while also promoting cooperation with allies.
A Balance Between Security and Global Cooperation
The White House has defended the new framework as necessary to preserve America’s lead in AI while ensuring that other countries can benefit from this technology. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the importance of striking a balance between these competing interests, saying that “we think this is, in a bipartisan spirit, the way to best preserve and protect America’s lead when it comes to artificial intelligence.”
A New Era for A.I. Development
The executive order and new framework represent significant steps forward in the development and deployment of AI technologies in the United States. As the country looks to the future, it is clear that a balanced approach will be needed to ensure that these powerful tools are used responsibly and for the benefit of all Americans.
