Business Software Alliance CEO Victoria Espinel issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order on advancing artificial intelligence education for American youth:

"President Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) in education is a welcome step to build an AI-ready workforce and implement a strategy to promote the widespread adoption of AI across the US economy. 

Building AI literacy and proficiency among students – the next generation of the workforce – prepares American workers for a future in which AI and tech skills will be critical, helps to bolster US competitiveness, and seizes upon new career opportunities enabled by AI and technology innovation. 

Ensuring that American students and lifelong learners are well-equipped with technology skills helps to promote AI adoption and to ensure its benefits are spread broadly across the economy and workers. We look forward to working with OSTP and other members of the administration to provide industry input for this initiative."