Bill > S3586

This bill, titled the "AI for Mainstreet Act," aims to bolster small businesses by requiring Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to provide assistance with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. The bill amends the Small Business Act, a law that supports small businesses, by adding a new provision that mandates SBDCs to offer guidance, information, and training to small businesses on how to evaluate and incorporate AI into their operations. This assistance will cover best practices for AI use, strategies for planning for unexpected events, protecting data and intellectual property, enhancing cybersecurity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building customer trust. The bill also clarifies the definition of AI by referencing the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 and explicitly states that no additional funds will be allocated to carry out these new requirements.

Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3586/all-info