US Department of Commerce

The US Department of Commerce is a federal agency responsible for promoting economic growth, innovation, and international trade, with increasing authority over artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies. In recent years, the department has played a significant coordinating role in federal initiatives supporting quantum computing research and development as part of broader efforts to strengthen US technological leadership and global competitiveness. The Commerce Department also manages export controls on advanced semiconductor chips to protect national security interests, particularly preventing sensitive technologies from reaching foreign military systems. Additionally, the agency participates in high-level White House-coordinated AI policy decisions, including regulatory reviews and approvals for deploying advanced AI models domestically.