WTAS: Industry Leaders, Policy Experts Back Chairman Cruz’s AI Policy Framework and SANDBOX Act

Supporters commend the plan and legislation for securing American leadership in AI

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Key voices from academia, the policy world, and tech sector have endorsed Chairman Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) new legislative framework for AI policy. The framework includes the Strengthening Artificial intelligence Normalization and Diffusion By Oversight and eXperimentation or SANDBOX Act, which is designed to drive AI advancements while ensuring transparency and regulatory guardrails.

Cruz's AI policy framework is a legislative roadmap designed to promote American leadership in artificial intelligence so that America wins the AI race against China. The SANDBOX Act, a key component of the AI framework, would create a regulatory "sandbox" that gives AI developers space to test and launch new AI technologies without being held back by outdated or inflexible federal rules. This bill includes safeguards to mitigate against health, public safety, or fraud risks.

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Below are some statements in support of the AI framework and the SANDBOX Act:

Abundance Institute: "Artificial intelligence will define the next century, and America must lead. The SANDBOX Act ensures innovators can test, build, and scale without being strangled by red tape. It flips the burden onto regulators and creates real pathways for permanent reforms. This is exactly the kind of bold, pro-innovation policy that will keep America the world's technology leader and deliver abundance for everyone."

AI Innovation Council: "Senator Cruz's framework lays out a principled path to do so…combining innovation and national strength with ethical responsibility. This is an essential first step toward securing American leadership in AI and launching America's next golden age."

AI Integrators Council: "The AI Integrators Council, the leading voice for companies working to integrate Artificial Intelligence models into systems, platforms and applications, supports Chairman Cruz's introduction of the SANDBOX Act…his effort to spur innovation in AI. We look forward to working with the Chairman to ensure all AI Integrators are appropriately recognized as a key part in the AI ecosystem and value chain."

Alliance for the Future: "Alliance for the Future supports Senator Cruz's SANDBOX Act for establishing a federal process that allows innovation in artificial intelligence to advance without being slowed by outdated rules. By creating a consistent national approach, the bill helps avoid a patchwork of state laws and gives developers greater clarity and confidence. This legislation strikes the right balance between consumer protection and the flexibility needed for the United States to lead in AI."

Americans for Prosperity: "Chairman Ted Cruz's new AI policy framework is a great first step to ensure America leads the world in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. Rather than waiting for a patchwork of state laws or China to establish the ground rules, American ingenuity will drive the AI revolution and unleash unprecedented innovation."

Americans for Tax Reform: "AI is going to help economic growth and provide good jobs in construction, engineering, and energy - but not if we let old regulations strangle it. The SANDBOX Act will help us make a list of every dumb rule standing in the way and give Congress the power to quickly get rid of them. It's like rescissions for regulations."

American Innovators Network: "As the voice for American startups and bold entrepreneurs, we know firsthand the issues and opportunities facing the national Little Tech community. By reducing barriers to AI adoption and preventing a 50-state patchwork of complex and conflicting AI laws, we can ensure startups remain focused on building AI products here in the United States. In order for the U.S. to dominate and win the global tech race against China, Congress must act quickly to secure a national framework for AI. We believe steps such as this will solidify the United States as the worldwide leader and preeminent voice for AI. We look forward to working with members of Congress to advance pro-innovation policies to support the next generation of the American worker and enable a thriving startup ecosystem for the Little Tech community."

Arm: "Arm supports Senator Cruz's SANDBOX Act as an important step to bring clarity and predictability to AI regulation. By establishing a transparent waiver process under federal oversight, the bill reduces uncertainty that slows innovation. For a company like Arm, which provides the foundational technology powering AI from devices to data centers, this framework strengthens our ability to advance next-generation, energy-efficient, and secure designs that contribute to U.S. leadership in AI."

Business Software Alliance (BSA): "Regulatory sandboxes can be valuable tools to help the government and industry work in tandem and can create safe and collaborative environments for companies to experiment with technical methods for evaluating AI…BSA appreciates Chairman Cruz's work to accelerate consideration of the value of AI sandboxes through introduction of the SANDBOX Act."

Carnegie Mellon University: "The SANDBOX Act builds upon the power of AI Testbeds and will accelerate the rapid deployment of AI breakthroughs to ensure continued U.S. leadership"

Coalition for Health AI (CHAI): "The SANDBOX Act is an encouraging step forward to…build trust that these technologies will be safe and effective. CHAI is supportive of this effort and committed to assist in sharing our member expertise and best practices across the health ecosystem to drive this process forward."

Dell Technologies: "The SANDBOX Act represents a pivotal step in bolstering U.S. leadership in AI by fostering a governance framework that balances innovation with responsibility and trust in a secure, controlled environment. Pro-innovation policies like this are essential to accelerating the development and adoption of AI, driving progress toward the vision set forth in America's AI Action Plan."

INCOMPAS: "INCOMPAS applauds Senator Cruz for his leadership in introducing the Sandbox Act and his efforts to foster American AI innovation while maintaining appropriate oversight. The concept of a regulatory sandbox provides the flexibility our AI members need to develop groundbreaking technologies while fostering a collaborative environment with regulators…The future of American technological leadership depends on getting this balance right, and the Sandbox Act is an important step in that direction."

Independent Women: "This new AI framework can turbocharge economic activity, cut through bureaucratic red tape, and empower American AI developers while protecting human flourishing. The SANDBOX Act ensures AI is defined by core American values: defending human dignity, protecting free speech, and encouraging innovation."

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI): "ITI welcomes the introduction of the…SANDBOX Act and thanks Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Cruz for his work to promote regulatory flexibility and innovation. Removing barriers to the development and adoption of AI is essential for continued U.S. leadership in this critical technology. ITI looks forward to working with Congress to advance legislation that accelerates American AI investment."

Meta: "Meta commends Chairman Cruz for his leadership and thoughtful approach to artificial intelligence policy. The framework he has developed reflects a clear understanding of both the transformative potential of AI and the importance of responsible innovation. The Chairman's regulatory sandbox proposal offers a broad scope that could enable a wide range of business practices, research, and AI technologies-not just a select few-to benefit from the program. We appreciate Chairman Cruz's commitment to fostering American leadership in AI, promoting transparency, and ensuring that regulatory approaches support continued research and economic growth. We look forward to engaging with Chairman Cruz and other policymakers as this important conversation continues."

Microsoft: "We appreciate Chairman Cruz's leadership in advancing an AI governance framework and look forward to working with the Senate Commerce Committee on the Sandbox Act, the President's AI Action Plan, and other AI legislation."

Moveworks: "Moveworks applauds Senator Cruz's leadership on the Sandbox Act, which addresses the very procurement and adoption challenges I raised in my recent congressional testimony. By creating controlled environments for startups to partner directly with government, this legislative framework will accelerate AI adoption, strengthen American competitiveness, and ensure our federal agencies benefit from the same efficiency and effectiveness already transforming the private sector."

Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA): "By creating an OSTP-led mechanism for the safe testing, experimentation, and release of AI products and services where the potential benefits to consumers and the economy outweigh the foreseeable risks to health, safety, and consumers, the Act will lower the barrier to realizing the potential of AI applications…We commend Senator Cruz for taking this important step towards balanced, innovation-oriented AI legislation."

Taxpayers Protection Alliance: "Sen. Cruz's SANDBOX Act provides a responsible framework for advancing artificial intelligence while protecting consumers. By allowing innovators to test AI products under clear safeguards and strong oversight, this bill will spur economic growth, create jobs, and keep the U.S. at the forefront of global AI leadership."

TechNet: "We are grateful to Senator Cruz for his continued leadership and work to establish an AI policy framework that will support American innovation and strengthen our AI global leadership…We look forward to continuing to work with both the White House and Congress to develop appropriate standards, strengthen our domestic workforce, and build critical AI infrastructure so that we can ensure America's AI dominance and reap the benefits of this transformative technology for generations to come."

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: "We appreciate Senator Cruz's leadership on artificial intelligence and his recognition of the value that regulatory sandboxes can offer. Initiatives like this are critical to shaping a national framework that enables the United States to maintain its global leadership in AI. We believe that a well-designed national framework-one that fosters innovation and growth while responsibly addressing nefarious uses of AI-will strike the right balance and support continued U.S. leadership in this space."

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