Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2020): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
This bill proposes the creation of a National Program to Advance Artificial Intelligence Research. It would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop frameworks, standards, and guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI), including methods to test for bias in AI. NIST would also participate in setting national and international AI standards.
The bill also directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish at least six research institutes focused on AI challenges and the deployment of AI. Additionally, the NSF would fund traineeship programs for advanced degrees in topics of national importance, initially selecting artificial intelligence, and would launch a pilot program for research grants in rapidly evolving, high-priority areas, also beginning with AI.
This legislation has passed through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where it was ordered to be reported with an amendment. It is now in a status where it could be brought to the full Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Advancing Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2020
This bill requires the development of standards for artificial intelligence and establishes the National Program to Advance Artificial Intelligence Research.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall have the mission, among other things, of advancing frameworks, standards, guidelines, and associated methods and techniques for artificial intelligence. NIST shall also participate in the development of standards and specifications for artificial intelligence.
The bill provides for a research program with a national scope to advance use-inspired artificial intelligence research and its use to serve the needs of the United States, NIST, and specified stakeholders.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) shall establish at least six National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes to serve the needs of the United States and other specified stakeholders by (1) conducting research on longer-time-horizon challenges in artificial intelligence research, and (2) creating and developing processes to advance use-inspired artificial intelligence research and its deployment.
The NSF shall award grants to establish traineeship programs and support trainees in topics of national importance selected by the NSF, including the selection of artificial intelligence as the initial topic.
The NSF shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of awarding grants to conduct research in rapidly evolving, high priority topics (i.e, of high importance to the economy and security of the United States). It shall select artificial intelligence as the initial topic for the pilot program.
Timeline
22 Jul 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 3891 do?
- This bill proposes the creation of a National Program to Advance Artificial Intelligence Research. It would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop frameworks, standards, and guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI), including methods to test for bias in AI. NIST would also participate in setting national and international AI standards. The bill also directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish at least six research institutes focused on AI challenges and the deployment of AI. Additionally, the NSF would fund traineeship programs for advanced degrees in topics of national importance, initially selecting artificial intelligence, and would launch a pilot program for research grants in rapidly evolving, high-priority areas, also beginning with AI. This legislation has passed through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where it was ordered to be reported with an amendment. It is now in a status where it could be brought to the full Senate for consideration.
- Has S. 3891 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3891. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3891?
- S. 3891 was sponsored by Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] (R-CO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3891?
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (22 Jul 2020).
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