A bill to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 4700, would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence. The center's purpose would be to coordinate AI efforts within NOAA, expand outside partnerships, and train NOAA staff in AI. It would also oversee a program to improve NOAA's use of AI for its mission, establish data standards, and create a central repository for AI applications.
The bill affects NOAA by requiring it to implement these AI-focused initiatives. It also aims to improve how NOAA uses AI by making its data more accessible for AI applications and by developing training programs for its workforce. The bill authorizes $10 million for fiscal year 2021 to carry out these activities.
S. 4700 was introduced in the Senate in September 2020. It has not advanced beyond its introduction and referral to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. If passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, NOAA would be mandated to establish the center and implement its described functions.
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Official summary
This bill directs the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence.
The goals of the center must be to (1) coordinate and facilitate scientific and technological efforts relating to artificial intelligence across NOAA, and (2) expand external partnerships and build workforce proficiency to effectively transition artificial intelligence research and applications to operations.
Through the center, NOAA must implement a comprehensive program to improve the use of artificial intelligence systems in support of its mission.
Timeline
24 Sep 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 4700 do?
- This bill, S. 4700, would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence. The center's purpose would be to coordinate AI efforts within NOAA, expand outside partnerships, and train NOAA staff in AI. It would also oversee a program to improve NOAA's use of AI for its mission, establish data standards, and create a central repository for AI applications. The bill affects NOAA by requiring it to implement these AI-focused initiatives. It also aims to improve how NOAA uses AI by making its data more accessible for AI applications and by developing training programs for its workforce. The bill authorizes $10 million for fiscal year 2021 to carry out these activities. S. 4700 was introduced in the Senate in September 2020. It has not advanced beyond its introduction and referral to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. If passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, NOAA would be mandated to establish the center and implement its described functions.
- Has S. 4700 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4700. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4700?
- S. 4700 was sponsored by Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] (R-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4700?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (24 Sep 2020).
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