Joint Comment Letter: RFI Response and Proposal for National AI Resource Exchange (NAIREX) with Industry Partnership Framework May 29, 2025 Comment Letters To: Faisal D’Souza, Technical Coordinator, Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO) Subject: RFI Response and Proposal for National AI Resource Exchange (NAIREX) with Industry Partnership Framework Letter Excerpt: In response to calls for input, such as the Request for Information for the 2025 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development Strategic Plan which noted over 10,000 initial comments, various stakeholders have put forth key recommendations to bolster American AI competitiveness and address its societal impacts. A primary focus related to the public sector is strengthening AI infrastructure and talent through government investment, including the creation of a National AI Competitiveness Institute and regional hubs to provide startups and researchers with access to computing power and data. This also involves developing a Federal Data Utility Hub to improve access to government datasets and fostering talent through public-private partnerships and training programs, along with fully funding the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR). Concurrently, significant concerns are raised about the substantial water consumption of AI data centers, necessitating innovation, comprehensive footprint assessments, the exploration and adoption of water efficient practices, and collaboration between AI developers and water resource managers to ensure water security and conservation. Furthermore, there is a recognized lack of research on concrete AI economic policies and a call to regulate cloud computing as a public utility to ensure fair and non-discriminatory access. Respectfully submitted are additional components we believe will strengthen the AI Action Plan. Download Comment Letter
