"If another president were to come into office and repeal the AI Executive Order, they would dismantle the AISI," Chris MacKenzie warned, highlighting the risk of losing the institute altogether. He pointed out that even former President Trump has pledged to repeal the order, emphasizing the need for Congress to formally authorize the AISI to secure its future, regardless of the political landscape."
"Appropriators in Congress tend to give higher budgeting priority to entities formally authorized by Congress," MacKenzie explained. This suggests that Congressional authorization could lead to more stable, long-term funding for the AISI, which currently operates with a limited budget of around $10 million.
A coalition of over 60 companies, nonprofits, and universities including OpenAI and Anthropic has called on Congress to establish a permanent legislative framework for the AISI before the end of the year, stressing the urgency and importance of solidifying the future of AI safety oversight in the U.S."
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