Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Government to Build In-House AI Capacity Rather Than Outsource

New poll shows 77% of Americans support the government developing its own AI resources and staff rather than outsourcing to private firms.

Relying on private contractors for AI risks high costs, conflicts of interest, and depriving agencies of needed long-term knowledge.

Existing government offices have AI expertise but lack scale and coordination to meet needs across all agencies.

Congress should create a U.S. Artificial Intelligence Service to provide expert teams to agencies working with AI.

Congress should also consider a U.S. Technology Administration to consolidate and better coordinate all government IT services.