Proposals Would Advance America’s AI Leadership, Expand AI Education and Workforce Training, Improve Access to AI-Ready Data, and Modernize the Energy Infrastructure Needed to Power Innovation

Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced that it supports a package of federal bills to strengthen America’s leadership in artificial intelligence, expand AI education and workforce training, improve access to AI-ready data, and modernize the energy infrastructure needed to power the next generation of innovation. TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore made the following statement:

“Artificial intelligence is already helping Americans work smarter, improve health outcomes, strengthen cybersecurity, discover new medicines, support small businesses, and solve complex challenges across every sector of the economy. To build on that progress, the United States must lead in AI development, deployment, and responsible use. These bipartisan proposals would strengthen the foundation for American AI leadership by investing in research, expanding AI education and workforce training, helping small businesses adopt AI tools, improving access to AI-ready data, and ensuring our energy infrastructure can keep pace with growing demand. TechNet looks forward to working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that strengthen U.S. competitiveness, expand opportunity, and ensure America remains the global leader in AI and innovation.”

TechNet endorsed:

  • Future of AI Innovation Act – This bill would support the continued development of a national strategy for artificial intelligence, strengthen federal coordination on AI innovation and standards, and help ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI research, development, and deployment.

  • NSF AI Education Act – This bill would expand National Science Foundation scholarship and professional development opportunities to study AI, helping prepare students, educators, and workers for the opportunities created by artificial intelligence.

  • CREATE AI Act – This bill would establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, providing researchers, startups, and students with access to the computing resources, datasets, and tools needed to advance AI research and innovation.

  • AI for Mainstreet Act – This bill would help small businesses and entrepreneurs better understand, adopt, and benefit from AI tools, ensuring the benefits of AI reach businesses and communities across the country.

  • Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act, or the SPEED Act – This bill would modernize and streamline federal permitting processes, helping accelerate the development of critical energy, infrastructure, and economic development projects needed to support American innovation.

  • High-Capacity Grid Act – This bill would support grid modernization and transmission capacity, helping ensure the United States has the reliable, affordable, and resilient energy infrastructure needed to power AI, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and economic growth.

  • AI Workforce Training Act – This bill would support workforce training initiatives that help workers develop the skills needed to use AI tools effectively and participate in the AI-driven economy.

  • AI Talent Act – This bill would help strengthen the AI talent pipeline and ensure the United States can attract, develop, and retain the skilled workforce needed to lead in artificial intelligence.

  • AI Ready Data Act – This bill would improve access to high-quality, AI-ready data, supporting responsible AI development, research, innovation, and deployment across sectors.