Bill > HB1625

This bill establishes the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Authority within the Department of Community and Economic Development to promote and coordinate the development of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and related industries, in Pennsylvania. The authority will be governed by a five-member board appointed by key state leadership, with members required to have expertise in AI, semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, or machine learning. The bill creates a permit navigator program to streamline and expedite state-level permitting processes for target industries, including AI facilities, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing, by establishing maximum review timelines and creating a digital platform to track permit applications. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to develop an AI-powered permitting system pilot program to assist in reviewing and processing permit applications, and establishes the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Development Fund to support the authority's work. The legislation aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers, improve economic development efficiency, and position Pennsylvania as a leader in emerging technological sectors, with built-in accountability measures such as performance tracking, mandatory reporting, and penalties for agencies that miss permitting deadlines.

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