Notice2022-17576
Request for Comments on Artificial Intelligence Export Competitiveness
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Published
August 16, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce (DOC) has made it a top priority to drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness in critical and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing the growing importance of AI and the impact it can have for transforming our economy, industries, and society, the International Trade Administration (ITA) is requesting public comments to gain insight on the current global AI market and stakeholder concerns regarding international AI policies, regulations, and other measures which may impact U.S. exports of AI technologies. This stakeholder input will provide the DOC with a stronger understanding of the AI landscape as AI impacts existing economic sectors and industries, creates new areas for innovations, and makes its way into global trade discussions.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 16, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50288-50289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17576]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[Docket No.: ITA-2022-0007]
RIN 0625-XC048
Request for Comments on Artificial Intelligence Export
Competitiveness
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) has made it a top priority to
drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness in critical and
emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing
the growing importance of AI and the impact it can have for
transforming our economy, industries, and society, the International
Trade Administration (ITA) is requesting public comments to gain
insight on the current global AI market and stakeholder concerns
regarding international AI policies, regulations, and other measures
which may impact U.S. exports of AI technologies. This stakeholder
input will provide the DOC with a stronger understanding of the AI
landscape as AI impacts existing economic sectors and industries,
creates new areas for innovations, and makes its way into global trade
discussions.
DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing by October 17, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Electronic Submission (Strongly Preferred): Submit all electronic
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and enter ITA-2022-0007 in the Search box. Click on
the ``Comment'' icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach
your comments.
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbbaa9afb2bdb2b8b2bab7b2b5afbeb7b7b2bcbeb5b8be9bafa9babfbef5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d3c2f29343b343e343c31343329383131343a38333e381d292f3c3938733a322b">[email protected]</span></a>. Comments submitted by
email should be machine-readable and should not be copy-protected.
However, if you are unable to comment via <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> or email, you
may contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dcbdaea8b5bab5bfb5bdb0b5b2a8b9b0b0b5bbb9b2bfb99ca8aebdb8b9f2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aecfdcdac7c8c7cdc7cfc2c7c0dacbc2c2c7c9cbc0cdcbeedadccfcacb80c9c1d8">[email protected]</span></a> for instructions on
submitting your comments.
Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be
considered by ITA. All comments received are a part of the public
record and will generally be posted for public viewing on
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> without change.
Commenters should include the name of the person or organization
filing the comment. All personal identifying information (for example,
name, address) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly
accessible. ITA will not accept anonymous comments.
For those seeking to submit confidential business information (CBI)
for Government use only, please clearly mark such submissions as CBI
and submit an accompanying redacted version to be made public. CBI
comments can be submitted either through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> (strongly
preferred) or by email.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cameron Small, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Room 28018, Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 495-8356; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95f4e7e1fcf3fcf6fcf4f9fcfbe1f0f9f9fcf2f0fbf6f0d5e1e7f4f1f0bbf2fae3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="472635332e212e242e262b2e2933222b2b2e202229242207333526232269202831">[email protected]</span></a>. Please direct media inquiries to
ITA's Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-3809 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bfcfcaddd3d6dcded9d9ded6cdccffcbcddedbda91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f6f6a7d73767c7e79797e766d6c5f6b6d7e7b7a31787069">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commerce Department is focused on
solidifying U.S. leadership in emerging technologies, including AI, to
drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness. The United States
seeks to promote the development of innovative and trustworthy AI
systems that respect human rights, democratic values, and are designed
to enhance privacy protections. The Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration (ITA) seeks to promote these ideals
through stakeholder engagement and with the goal of supporting U.S.
economic interests. In support of its mission to create prosperity by
strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry,
promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance
with trade laws and agreements, the ITA requests information from
stakeholders on the global market landscape for AI. This information
will be used to inform ITA efforts to promote an international
environment that supports U.S. AI research and innovation, opens
markets for U.S. AI technologies, and enhance the U.S. technological
advantage in AI.
ITA is broadly defining AI as both the goods and services that
enable AI systems, such as data, algorithms and computing power, as
well as AI-driven products across all industry verticals, such as
autonomous vehicles, robotics and automation technology, medical
devices and healthcare, security technology, and professional and
business services, among others. This
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notice serves as a general solicitation for public comment as an
initial step to enhance ITA's understanding of the current global
market landscape for the deployment of AI technologies, including a
particular emphasis on rapidly developing AI policy and regulatory
landscape in foreign markets and the potential impact on U.S.
competitiveness. ITA seeks input from stakeholders regarding any
international policies or regulations that impact the ability of U.S.
companies to develop, deploy, or export advanced and effective AI
technologies and AI-enabled products and services competitively to
foreign markets.
Questions for Comment: This notice serves as an initial step in
improving ITA's understanding of private sector interests, concerns,
and policy needs with respect to the potential for exports of AI
technologies. ITA seeks broad input from all interested stakeholders--
including U.S. industry, researchers, academia, and civil society--on
the potential opportunities for and challenges to increasing U.S.
export competitiveness for AI-enabled technologies. Commenters are
encouraged to address any and all the following questions that pertain
to their experience or expertise with AI technologies or to submit
general comments addressing U.S. competitiveness in AI broadly. To the
extent commenters choose to respond to the specific questions asked,
responses may be formatted as the commenter prefers.
Request for Comment on Questions Related to AI
1. What foreign/international AI policies or regulations exist?
2. What trade barriers currently exist in the AI space? What
remedies could resolve these trade barriers?
3. What challenges are there when it comes to exporting AI products
or services?
4. How could international AI regulations impact future product or
service design and development?
5. What trade policies could be helpful in supporting small-to-
medium sized enterprises that export AI products and services?
6. Who is involved in standards development activities related to
AI? In which fora should standards development for AI take place?
7. What challenges does your organization face with regards to
protecting your AI intellectual property (IP), especially during
overseas dealings?
8. What can the U.S. government do to best foster and protect IP
rights for U.S. AI technologies in overseas dealings?
9. How should trustworthiness and risk management of AI systems be
considered by industry and/or policymakers?
10. What role do global innovation hubs and regulatory sandboxes
play in U.S. competitiveness in AI? Please describe specific examples
of involvement if applicable.
11. How is U.S. competitiveness (talent, research and development,
and commercial exports) in AI compared to other countries?
12. What can the International Trade Administration do to create
more opportunities for U.S. AI technologies in the global marketplace?
What impactful actions can ITA take to reduce or remove challenges,
risks, and barriers to help U.S. AI technologies compete in the global
marketplace?
13. How can AI be incorporated into existing and future trade
agreements to ensure the competitiveness of U.S. industry?
Barton Meroney,
Executive Director, Office of Manufacturing Industries.
[FR Doc. 2022-17576 Filed 8-15-22; 8:45 am]
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