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This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a grant program to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy across diverse communities. The bill authorizes NSF to make awards to eligible entities like nonprofits, educational institutions, and consortiums to develop and implement AI literacy programs, with a particular focus on marginalized and underserved populations including communities of color, low-income groups, rural areas, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Award recipients can use funds to create AI educational materials, provide training, conduct outreach, and evaluate program effectiveness, with priority given to organizations demonstrating commitment to serving marginalized communities and proposing innovative AI education approaches. Additionally, the bill requires several federal agencies (Labor, Commerce, Small Business Administration, and Education) to submit reports to Congress within one year, assessing how they can advance AI literacy in their respective domains—such as workforce development, business competitiveness, small business support, and educational curricula. The bill defines AI literacy as the ability to understand, evaluate, and effectively use AI technologies, and emphasizes the importance of ethical AI development that aligns with human values and considers societal impacts. Each award recipient must submit annual reports detailing their programs, participant demographics, and the impact of their AI literacy initiatives.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3210/all-info