WASHINGTON, DC – The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today launched a new ad, “America Must Win,” emphasizing the critical importance of American leadership in artificial intelligence development and the economic consequences of falling behind global competitors.
The ad highlights how U.S. leadership in both open- and closed-source AI models strengthens small businesses, creates jobs, and solidifies our technological edge on the world stage. It goes on to warn that if Washington impedes America’s innovators through restrictive policies, China will gain a significant global economic and geopolitical advantage.
“Artificial intelligence is a foundational innovation that will play a critical role in defining economic and geopolitical leadership for decades to come,” said Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project. “It’s vital that our policymakers seize this opportunity and create an environment that encourages American innovation rather than hindering it. We must be clear eyed about our mission: America must lead, America must innovate, and America must win.”
Watch “America Must Win” here.
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“Artificial intelligence is vital to America’s economic future.
“We must lead in developing AI, including open- and closed-source models.
“As the global leader in AI, America can strengthen small businesses, create new jobs, and spread our tech innovations across the globe.
“But if Washington ties the hands of America’s innovators, China will gain a global economic advantage.
“America must lead.
“America must innovate.
“America must win.
“Our leaders must protect our competitive edge.”
BACKGROUND:
The American Edge Project is a coalition of domestic organizations representing a cross-section of U.S. innovators who are dedicated to telling the story about technology’s positive influence on America’s economy and the vital role innovation plays in our society. Former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, former U.S. Representative Chris Carney, and former Federal Election Commission Chairman Bradley A. Smith are directors of the American Edge Project. AEP’s National Security Advisory Board is comprised of Former White House Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Advisor Frances Townsend; retired four-star General Joseph F. Dunford Jr., United States Marine Corps (USMC), who served as former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and former Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Michael J. Morell. Former U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) serve as Co-Chairs of the Project’s Economic Advisory Board. Former U.S. Representative Greg Walden (R-OR) and Former U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) serve as Co-Chairs of the Project’s Open & Accessible Internet Advisory Board.
Visit AmericanEdgeProject.org for more information.
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