WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, released the following statement underscoring the importance of American AI leadership ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address:
“The United States and China are in a tight race for global technology leadership,” said Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project. “By prioritizing innovation, infrastructure, energy and talent, our nation’s AI action plan must position the U.S. for lasting leadership. In order to ensure America drives technological advancements pivotal to economic growth and national security, we need a single unified playbook, not 50 different state-based ones.”
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.
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