Memo to the President on AI Governance
Unleashing AI for National Prosperity
I'm Ylli Bajraktari, CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project. Today, I'm thrilled to share the eighth episode of our #MemosToThePresident series on AI Governance. I sat down with Senior Director for Governance, Rama Elluru, and Director for Governance, Venkat Somala, to expand on the newest memo about how the U.S. must promote and protect our unmatched private sector dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit by securing a minimalist regulatory approach that encourages experimentation and innovation.
Stay tuned for an Urgent Memo to the President Episode on DeepSeek. Coming soon with an accompanying newsletter on the SCSP Substack!
This memo presents four strategic recommendations designed to position the United States as a global leader in unleashing AI for public good. Our proposals focus on the most consequential artificial intelligence (AI) use cases, build a coordinated data strategy, streamline regulatory frameworks, and modernize federal oversight of emerging technologies. These targeted actions will maximize AI’s contributions to economic competitiveness, societal wellbeing, and national security while removing bureaucratic barriers to innovation.
Objectives:
Chart a path for AI development that protects the American people and national security.
Streamline regulations for emerging technologies.
Prioritize high-consequence use cases.
Implement a national data strategy that treats data as a strategic asset for innovation and security.
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