Bill 118 hr 10281, also known as the "Promoting United States Leadership in Technical Standards Act," aims to enhance the United States' role in setting technical standards for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of State to take specific actions to promote and facilitate U.S. participation in the development of standards and specifications for these critical technologies.
The bill recognizes the importance of technical standards in shaping the global landscape of emerging technologies and seeks to ensure that the United States remains a leader in this field. By encouraging collaboration and coordination between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international partners, the bill aims to promote innovation, competitiveness, and security in the rapidly evolving technology sector.
Specifically, the bill tasks NIST with developing a strategy to prioritize and coordinate U.S. participation in the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical technologies. It also directs the Department of State to engage with foreign governments and international organizations to promote U.S. interests in setting global standards for these technologies.
Overall, the "Promoting United States Leadership in Technical Standards Act" seeks to strengthen U.S. leadership in shaping the future of emerging technologies by ensuring that the country plays a central role in setting the standards and specifications that will guide their development and deployment.