AI Training Act
Latest action (17 Oct 2022): Signed by President.
What this bill does
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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
Signed by President.
29 Sep 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 29 (Roll no. 464).
18 Dec 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
4 Aug 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 2551 do?
- 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.
- 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. Gary Peters [D-MI] (Democrat-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2551?
- Signed by President. (17 Oct 2022).
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