with experts from academia, industry, and government, concluding that the United States cannot maintain its global leadership in artificial intelligence absent political leadership from Congress and the Executive Branch . (15) Congress serves a critical role in establishing national priorities, funding scientific research and development, supporting emerging technologies, and sustaining cooperation with our allies to protect the national security of the United States. (b) National artificial intelligence strategy principles It is the sense of the House of Representatives that the following principles should guide the national artificial intelligence strategy of the United States: (1) Global leadership. (2) A prepared workforce. (3) National security. (4) Effective research and development. (5) Ethics, reduced bias, fairness, and privacy. 2. Global leadership It is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence. 3. Workforce preparation (a) Findings The House of Representatives finds the following: (1) Artificial intelligence and automation will present significant challenges to workers in affected industries due to the automating of some routine and repetitive tasks, but will also create additional employment opportunities. (2) Closing the artificial intelligence talent gap in the short and medium-term will require a targeted approach to identifying and filling roles that require the skills to build and work with artificial intelligence systems. (3) The United States should take a leadership role in the artificial intelligence-driven economy by filling the artificial intelligence talent gap and preparing United States workers for the jobs of the future, including by prioritizing inclusivity and equal opportunity. (4) Departments and agencies of the Federal Government are increasingly using data to administer benefits, assess outcomes, and fulfill other mission-critical activities. (5) Effectively creating, managing, and