; Whereas diversity in AI development teams and decisionmaking processes also invariably leads to a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and insights, fostering creativity, innovation, and the development of AI solutions that are more inclusive, fair, and unbiased; Whereas the Western Hemispheres abundance of diverse populations and perspectives sets it apart as a prime resource for AI development and research; Whereas the Western Hemisphere is home to countries that are strong trade partners of the United States, as well as a rapidly expanding startup and venture capital ecosystem that creates a thriving environment for AI-driven entrepreneurship, which would foster economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement in Latin America and the Western Hemisphere at large; Whereas the application of AI technologies in the Western Hemisphere has the potential to address complex challenges, enhance productivity, improve public services, and transform industries that connect to the United States, promoting economic prosperity throughout the region; Whereas United States-led investments in the development of AI in the Western Hemisphere would promote the inclusion and representation of underserved populations in the global development and deployment of AI technologies, ensuring that no individual country dominates AI but rather collaborative developments in the Western Hemisphere; Whereas the Western Hemisphere possesses a wealth of natural resources and a skilled human workforce, making it well-positioned to develop and promote future AI technologies that prioritize safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; Whereas by actively engaging underrepresented populations in AI research, development, and governance, the United States can ensure that AI technologies address the specific needs, concerns, and aspirations of diverse communities, leading to more representative outcomes and just opportunities for all