New bill to ensure competitive bids for government AI, Cloud contracts [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A new bill introduced by senators from Missouri and Massachusetts would ensure a competitive bidding process when it comes to AI and government contracts.

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) recently announced that he joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to introduce the bipartisan Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act to ensure the Department of Defense can prioritize resiliency and competition when it comes to AI and Cloud computing tools.

“Competition and innovation are critical drivers of the Department of Defense’s ability to maintain its strategic advantage, ensuring that defense contractors, technology developers, and internal DoD teams are constantly striving to deliver cutting-edge solutions in an increasingly complex and dynamic global security environment,” Sen. Schmitt said.

Schmitt noted that the bill offers regulation to encourage competition and level the playing field. This way, small and medium-sized start-ups have a seat at the innovation table at the DoD.

“Right now, all of our eggs are in one giant Silicon …