The Hill and Valley Forum, led by tech moguls and defense contractors, is poised to escalate its influence by drafting an executive order aimed at dismantling the Biden administration’s regulations on artificial intelligence. This group, spearheaded by Jacob Helberg, began as an informal gathering of Silicon Valley insiders and lawmakers but has evolved into a formidable lobbying force in Washington.
Their recent success includes advocating for legislation targeting TikTok, culminating in President Biden signing a law calling for the forced sale or ban of the popular video app due to its ownership by China-based ByteDance. Buoyed by this achievement, Helberg and his associates are now setting their sights on broader objectives, including shaping future AI policies and reshaping the technology supply chain to reduce reliance on China.
While Helberg declined to comment on the potential executive order, the group’s influence was evident at the sold-out Hill and Valley Forum in Washington. With prominent speakers and a focus on U.S.-China tech competition, the event underscored the group’s growing prominence on Capitol Hill. Helberg’s connections to influential lawmakers and defense contractors further solidified their position as key players in shaping the AI landscape.
As they continue to wield influence and push their agenda, the Hill and Valley Forum represents a significant force in shaping the future of AI policy and technology development in the United States.
