# Plain Language Summary: AI Strategy in the Americas

This resolution calls on the United States government to develop and lead a regional artificial intelligence strategy across the Americas—meaning North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. The core idea is to make sure that as artificial intelligence systems become more common in these countries, they're designed fairly and don't unfairly harm vulnerable or marginalized groups.

The resolution focuses on a real problem: AI systems can accidentally (or sometimes deliberately) discriminate against certain groups of people. For example, an AI used in hiring might unfairly reject job applicants from certain racial or ethnic backgrounds, or a loan approval system might deny credit to people from specific neighborhoods. This bill wants the U.S. to work with other countries in the region to prevent these kinds of biases from happening in the first place.

Beyond just preventing discrimination, the resolution emphasizes that AI development should support broader goals like economic opportunity for all people, protecting democratic values like free speech and fair elections, and improving overall well-being. Essentially, it's saying that as countries adopt AI technology, they should do so in ways that benefit everyone, not just wealthy corporations or privileged groups.

This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it doesn't create new laws or require specific actions—it's more of a statement of what Congress thinks the U.S. should prioritize in its international relationships and technology policy. If passed, it would signal that the government should make inclusive and fair AI development a priority when working with other countries in the Western Hemisphere.

Calling on the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive artificial intelligence systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democratic values.