Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Oct 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 6088, titled the "Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants Act," would require the National Academy of Sciences to create a program offering grants. These grants would be intended to promote the development of safe artificial intelligence (AI) models and research focused on AI safety. The Academy would also be tasked with developing and publishing guiding principles and ethical considerations for AI development.
The bill affects those involved in AI research and development. The National Academy of Sciences would be responsible for establishing the grant program and developing the necessary principles. The bill states that Congress finds AI development offers significant benefits but also presents unknown risks, necessitating research into AI safety and risk reduction.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As it has been introduced and referred, it has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress. The next steps would involve committee review and potentially a vote on the House floor.
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Timeline
26 Oct 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6088 do?
- H.R. 6088, titled the "Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants Act," would require the National Academy of Sciences to create a program offering grants. These grants would be intended to promote the development of safe artificial intelligence (AI) models and research focused on AI safety. The Academy would also be tasked with developing and publishing guiding principles and ethical considerations for AI development. The bill affects those involved in AI research and development. The National Academy of Sciences would be responsible for establishing the grant program and developing the necessary principles. The bill states that Congress finds AI development offers significant benefits but also presents unknown risks, necessitating research into AI safety and risk reduction. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As it has been introduced and referred, it has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress. The next steps would involve committee review and potentially a vote on the House floor.
- Has H.R. 6088 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6088. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6088?
- H.R. 6088 was sponsored by Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3] (R-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6088?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (26 Oct 2023).
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