A Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity

Mar 22, 2025Papers & Reports, Publications

March 15, 2025

Faisal D’Souza, NCO

Office of Science and Technology Policy Executive Office of the President

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Mark Kennedy, Member of BGF Board of Thinkers

Re: Input for AI Action Plan – A Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological breakthrough—it is a transformative force shaping the future economy, security landscape, global power dynamics, and daily life. The US, along with its international allies and private sector leaders, must navigate a pivotal moment where their choices will determine whether AI advances democracy and human progress or fuels authoritarianism and societal instability. To ensure AI remains a force for good, a comprehensive strategy must prioritize:

  1. Keeping AI and AI-enabled technologies under human
  2. Securing US AI leadership and economic
  3. Retaining collaborative government oversight of AI
  4. Addressing societal risks posed by AI while strengthening democratic
  5. Expanding the benefits of AI

These challenges require decisive action to prevent AI from being exploited for dominance and control. With strategic leadership, the US and its allies can harness AI to uphold democracy, drive economic growth, and promote global stability.

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