Convergence Analysis' recommendations for the US AI Action Plan

In February 2025, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on the development of a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. This initiative aims to coordinate federal efforts to ensure AI is developed and used in ways that are safe, secure, trustworthy, and aligned with democratic values. As part of Convergence's mission to shape the ethical and strategic landscape of advanced AI, Convergence Analysis submitted a response to this RFI. Our recommendations focused on four high-priority areas for the US government:

1. US Policy Leadership in the AI Economy: AI will transform the global economy with sector-specific disruptions. The U.S. must implement forward-looking policies to address potential unemployment, inequality, and uneven technology diffusion to capture benefits, maintain competitive advantage and become a future leader in AI Economic policy.

2. National Security and Innovation: Frontier AI technologies will redefine defense capabilities. Rather than nationalizing innovation, which threatens market competition and faces financial and legal hurdles, targeted policy levers can effectively harness private sector innovation while securing critical national interests.

3. AI Diplomacy and American Control: Establishing high-level communication channels with competitors will prevent misperception and reduce the risk of pre-emptive actions against U.S. AI infrastructure, preserving America's technological lead.

4. Strategic Information on Powerful Dual-Use Models: The proposed Advanced Dual-Use AI Model Registry will provide American leadership with foundational information on the most powerful AI models while supporting America's innovation ecosystem.