TechNet says research investment is key to meeting Trump goals on AI ‘dominance’

The industry group TechNet calls for ramping up federal investments in “basic science, R&D, and workforce development” in its filing on priorities for the Trump administration’s national artificial intelligence research strategy.

“The unique and indispensable role the U.S. government plays in driving innovation, ensuring national security, and promoting the well-being of its citizens will only become more critical in the age of artificial intelligence,” TechNet says in May 29 comments signed by president and CEO Linda Moore, as the...