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US S3891

US S3891
Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2020


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Introduced
06/04/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to advance the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence, to establish the National Program to Advance Artificial Intelligence Research, to promote research on artificial intelligence at the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill aims to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and development in the United States. It would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop technical standards and guidelines for reliable, robust, and trustworthy AI, and establish a National Program to Advance Artificial Intelligence Research to support use-inspired AI research. The bill would also direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish at least six National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and a traineeship program to increase the number of individuals with advanced degrees in AI-related fields. Additionally, the bill establishes a pilot program at the NSF to award grants for conducting research in rapidly evolving, high-priority topics, with AI as the initial focus.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (on 07/22/2020)

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