SIIA Joins the Call for the CREATE AI Act: A Crucial Step for America’s AI Leadership

In a letter to Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Jeffries, several technology and research organizations, including the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), urge the passage of H.R. 5077, the CREATE AI Act, before the end of the 118th Congress. The Act would establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), a shared infrastructure that provides AI researchers and students with access to essential tools, data, and resources, helping to foster safe and trustworthy AI development. The letter highlights the bipartisan support for the Act and its importance in maintaining U.S. leadership in AI innovation, particularly in the face of global competition from countries like China. The NAIRR will reduce the high cost of AI research, expand access to AI training, and enhance U.S. competitiveness in this rapidly evolving field. The letter concludes by emphasizing the urgency of passing the Act to secure America’s future in AI development.