Emerging debates over artificial intelligence policy are intensifying as the upcoming transition of power in Washington prompts industry groups to advocate for their preferred regulatory approach.
The big picture: BSA | The Software Alliance, representing major tech companies like OpenAI and Microsoft, has issued recommendations to the incoming Trump administration regarding artificial intelligence regulation and oversight.
- The lobbying group is calling for a comprehensive review of existing AI regulations to identify and remove potential barriers to AI adoption
- BSA emphasizes maintaining international cooperation on AI governance rather than pursuing an isolationist approach
- The organization advocates for a national AI law that would require developers to manage risks and assess impacts of high-risk AI systems
Policy continuity and change: While Trump has pledged to reverse Biden’s executive order on AI, BSA recommends preserving certain Biden-era initiatives.
- The group supports expanding the national AI research pilot program established under Biden
- BSA encourages continued use of the Commerce Department’s risk management framework
- The alliance seeks to balance oversight with innovation by maintaining some existing regulatory structures while reducing others
Broader technology policy agenda: BSA’s recommendations extend beyond AI to encompass various aspects of technology policy and international relations.
- The group advocates for implementing a comprehensive national privacy law
- BSA supports negotiating new international data transfer agreements
- The organization emphasizes the importance of coordinating sanctions and export controls with allies
China strategy and global competition: BSA takes a notably cautious stance on restrictions targeting Chinese technology and investments.
- The group expresses concern about limitations on U.S. companies’ ability to invest in and develop cutting-edge technology globally
- BSA advocates for reviewing Biden-era trade and investment restrictions affecting China
- The organization emphasizes the need for coherent and transparent implementation of any such restrictions across government agencies
Strategic implications: The tech industry’s positioning ahead of the administration change reflects complex tensions between innovation, security, and international cooperation in emerging technologies.
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