ITI Calls for Increased Public-Private Partnership on OMB AI Memo Implementation
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI reacted to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s final memorandum “Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence.” In previous comment submissions (opens in a new tab), ITI has urged OMB to utilize AI’s transformative capabilities to improve government processes and services, adopt a risk-based approach, and promote innovation and competition by ensuring U.S. government agencies have the authority to fully leverage commercial AI solutions.
“As the leading tech association with extensive public sector expertise, ITI appreciates OMB’s comprehensive approach to responsible AI development and deployment,” said ITI Executive Vice President of Policy Gordon Bitko. “OMB must prioritize building trustworthy federal AI systems while navigating the increasingly complex procurement environment to ensure that the U.S. government can access best-in-class commercial AI solutions. As a former federal CIO, it’s encouraging to see that the final memo recognizes that addressing critical challenges such as workforce development and harmonization across the government are fundamental to successful and safe adoption of AI. ITI and our members look forward to continued partnership with OMB and federal agencies on key issues such as alignment of risk management and evaluation standards, competition, intellectual property, and sustainability.”
ITI’s robust public sector operation, led by ITI Executive Vice President of Policy and former FBI Chief Information Officer Gordon Bitko (opens in a new tab), advocates for policymakers to make strategic investments to support the modernization of federal IT infrastructure, including enhanced cybersecurity. ITI also champions increased competition and innovation within the government procurement process.