Digital Meld Statement on the White House Executive Order on Advancing U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
While we appreciate President Biden’s and the White House’s commitment to strengthening America’s position in AI, we respectfully differ in our vision of how to best advance responsible, cutting-edge AI. Digital Meld commends NVIDIA’s longstanding leadership in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC).
We share NVIDIA’s conviction that sustained AI innovation is best driven by industry-led advancements in computing power, open collaboration, and cutting-edge research. In line with NVIDIA’s stance, we believe progress in AI is most effective when fueled by robust private-sector expertise, complemented by smart, balanced policies that preserve room for experimentation and growth.
Championing Industry-Led Progress
In line with NVIDIA’s perspective, we believe progress in AI is most effectively driven by robust private-sector expertise and open collaboration, rather than heavily prescriptive directives. Our approach is guided by:
- High-Performance Computing Is Foundational: Encouraging public and private investment in world-class HPC infrastructure—such as GPU-accelerated computing—will enable researchers, entrepreneurs, and organizations of all sizes to push the boundaries of AI.
- Open Innovation Spurs Breakthroughs: Advancements in AI thrive in an ecosystem where private industry, academic institutions, and research labs freely collaborate and share expertise, rather than operating under overly prescriptive or restrictive mandates.
- Practical, Flexible Policy: Rather than top-down government directives, we favor policy frameworks that incentivize responsible development and deployment, without stifling innovation through undue regulations or one-size-fits-all oversight.
Ensuring Responsible and Ethical AI
Digital Meld stands with NVIDIA in advocating for ethical and transparent AI development. We believe robust security practices, bias mitigation, and accountability are best achieved when driven and refined by industry best practices—supported by open standards and collaboration—rather than primarily via broad federal mandates.
Investing in Skilled Workforce and Education
We also support expanding STEM education and workforce development, ensuring that a diverse new generation of professionals can innovate responsibly. In our view, industry-led and community-driven programs can rapidly adapt to evolving AI skills requirements, thereby ensuring a strong talent pipeline without excessive government intervention.
Looking Ahead
Digital Meld welcomes the attention the White House is devoting to AI, yet we stand with NVIDIA’s industry-driven approach to propel innovation, build advanced infrastructure, and maintain a competitive edge globally. By harnessing the strengths of private-sector creativity, high-performance computing, and open collaboration, we believe we can achieve transformative AI breakthroughs that benefit businesses, institutions, and communities—both today and for years to come.