Has pledged to maintain the CHIPS Act to support American semiconductor manufacturing
Kamala Harris criticized calls by Republicans to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act, citing higher employment and competition with China as reasons she would uphold the law.
Supported the issuance of the first-ever National Security Memorandum (NSM) on artificial intelligence
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported the issuance of a national security memorandum that seeks to “(1) ensure that the United States leads the world’s development of safe, secure, and trustworthy AI; (2) harness cutting-edge AI technologies to advance the U.S. Government’s national security mission; and (3) advance international consensus and governance around AI.”
Wants America to “win the race on AI and quantum computing” against China
In the Trump-Harris presidential debate, Harris claimed that one of her foreign policy goals is to ensure that the United States “wins the competition for the 21st century” by investing in “American-based technology” and “win[ning] the race on AI and quantum computing” against China. She also accused Donald Trump of being too weak on China by allowing the export of high-end microchips that have been used in the Chinese military.
Helped draft the OMB Policy on federal agencies’ use of artificial intelligence
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported the creation of Office of Management and Budget’s Policy to Advance Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management in Federal Agencies’ Use of Artificial Intelligence.
Supports international cooperation to regulate the use of AI in warfare
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported the issuance of the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy, a non-binding statement which pledges to deploy military applications of AI only in ways that respect international law and human rights. The statement has been endorsed by over 30 countries, including the United States.
Acknowledges the seriousness of existential risks
Kamala Harris has spoken about the need to address existential risks.
Attended the first international AI Safety Summit
Kamala Harris acted as the United States representative to the first international AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, United Kingdom in November 2023. The summit was a meeting of leaders from around the globe to coordinate efforts against both mundane and existential risks from artificial intelligence.
Helped create the AI Safety Institute (AISI)
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported the creation of the United States AI Safety Institute (US AISI). This body aims to “guidelines, tools, benchmarks, and best practices for evaluating and mitigating dangerous capabilities and conducting evaluations including red-teaming to identify and mitigate AI risk.”
Supported the issuance of the Biden Administration Executive Order on AI
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported the issuance of the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.
Helped secure voluntary commitments from at least 15 leading AI companies to prioritize AI safety
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported efforts to solicit voluntary, non-binding commitments from leading AI companies around “Ensuring Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI”.
Personally met with multiple leading tech CEOs to encourage the adoption of AI safety measures
Kamala Harris personally met with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and other tech leaders to encourage their adoption of safe practices in their AI products.
Helped draft the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
As part of the Biden Administration, Kamala Harris supported the creation of the White House’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.