WASHINGTON — Business Software Alliance (BSA) CEO Victoria Espinel issued the following statement following the release of the White House "AI Action Plan": 

The White House AI Action Plan offers a roadmap for the United States’ AI future anchored on the adoption of technology. The Business Software Alliance welcomes 'America’s AI Action Plan' for addressing a range of issues including talent and workforce development, infrastructure and data, and AI governance that serve as pillars for successful AI adoption and US competitiveness. 

BSA appreciates the Action Plan’s commitment to creating the essential conditions for widespread AI adoption. The Action Plan advances key BSA recommendations for AI talent, including developing an AI skills curriculum, improving access to training resources, and leveraging real-time workforce data. It emphasizes the development of critical infrastructure and reliable energy resources necessary to scale AI deployment. The Action Plan also reinforces the roles of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and NIST in the development of standards and evaluation tools, a foundation for both domestic AI governance and in promoting international collaboration on AI. Additionally, the Action Plan streamlines government procurement processes, enabling public-sector agencies to more effectively access and adopt cutting-edge commercial AI solutions. 

Policymakers who are thinking about AI competitiveness must consider AI adoption; countries that effectively adopt AI are best positioned to lead economically and benefit across sectors. BSA looks forward to continued collaboration with the Trump administration and Congress on constructive steps to further AI adoption. 

BSA released its US AI Adoption Agenda earlier this week, outlining the industry's solutions on talent, infrastructure and data, and AI governance issues to spur adoption and enhance economic competitiveness.