AI Training Act
Latest action (17 Oct 2022): Became Public Law No: 117-207.
What this bill does
The AI Training Act requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create or provide an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for certain federal employees. This program aims to educate these employees about the potential benefits and dangers of AI. The training must cover topics like how AI works, its benefits to the government, associated risks such as discrimination and privacy concerns, and ways to manage these risks.
The act specifically targets the "acquisition workforce" within executive agencies, which includes employees involved in program management, research and development, procurement, logistics, and cost estimating. However, employees of the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration are excluded. The OMB must also ensure the program is updated at least every two years and establish ways to track participation and gather feedback from those who complete the training.
This bill, S. 2551, was introduced in the 117th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it has been signed into law by the President. The OMB has one year from the enactment date to implement the training program, and it is required to do so at least annually thereafter. This training requirement will remain in effect for 10 years after the act's enactment.
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Official summary
Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act or the AI Training Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish or otherwise provide an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for the acquisition workforce of executive agencies (e.g., those responsible for program management or logistics), with exceptions.
The purpose of the program is to ensure that the workforce has knowledge of the capabilities and risks associated with AI.
The OMB must (1) update the program at least every two years, and (2) ensure there is a way to understand and measure the participation of the workforce and to receive and consider feedback from program participants.
Timeline
17 Oct 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-207.
Common questions
- What does S. 2551 do?
- The AI Training Act requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create or provide an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for certain federal employees. This program aims to educate these employees about the potential benefits and dangers of AI. The training must cover topics like how AI works, its benefits to the government, associated risks such as discrimination and privacy concerns, and ways to manage these risks. The act specifically targets the "acquisition workforce" within executive agencies, which includes employees involved in program management, research and development, procurement, logistics, and cost estimating. However, employees of the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration are excluded. The OMB must also ensure the program is updated at least every two years and establish ways to track participation and gather feedback from those who complete the training. This bill, S. 2551, was introduced in the 117th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it has been signed into law by the President. The OMB has one year from the enactment date to implement the training program, and it is required to do so at least annually thereafter. This training requirement will remain in effect for 10 years after the act's enactment.
- Has S. 2551 become law?
- Yes. S. 2551 has been enacted. Status last updated 17 Oct 2022.
- Who sponsored S. 2551?
- S. 2551 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2551?
- Became Public Law No: 117-207. (17 Oct 2022).
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