The U.S. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has revealed 10,068 written opinions from various stakeholders regarding the "AI Action Plan." This policy aims to bolster the U.S.'s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) while avoiding regulatory barriers to innovation. Notably, major tech companies such as Meta (META, Financial), Google (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN) have actively participated, highlighting their interest in shaping AI policies.
While notable hardware companies like Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) did not submit their opinions, international involvement is evident, with French AI company Mistral providing feedback. The document emphasizes enhancing innovation and urges the government to allocate public R&D funds effectively and establish a balanced regulatory framework.
Meta and Mistral advocate for open-source models, arguing they promote global developer innovation and transparency. Conversely, OpenAI suggests a complementary approach between open and closed-source models to benefit the U.S. AI ecosystem. OpenAI and Anthropic also support export controls on high-end GPUs and model weights to maintain a competitive edge against China.
Tech giants generally welcome government involvement in AI development, though opinions on its role vary. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon see the government as an infrastructure investor, while OpenAI and Anthropic seek more involvement in strategic and safety regulations. The release of these opinions provides insights into the future of U.S. AI policy and industry expectations.
