Workforce for AI Trust Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Sep 2024): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 9215, the Workforce for AI Trust Act, aims to foster the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by supporting multidisciplinary and diverse teams. The bill proposes changes to programs run by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Specifically, the bill would allow the NSF to support graduate and postdoctoral fellowships for research on integrating ethical and responsible practices into AI systems. These fellowships would be open to students and researchers from various fields, including social sciences and humanities. Additionally, the NSF would be encouraged to support AI skills-based training and workshops across STEM fields, and to ensure its AI review panels include diverse disciplinary perspectives. NIST would also support education and workforce development for careers focused on AI risk management.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered reported by voice vote. It has not yet been voted on by the full House.
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Timeline
11 Sep 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9215 do?
- H.R. 9215, the Workforce for AI Trust Act, aims to foster the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by supporting multidisciplinary and diverse teams. The bill proposes changes to programs run by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Specifically, the bill would allow the NSF to support graduate and postdoctoral fellowships for research on integrating ethical and responsible practices into AI systems. These fellowships would be open to students and researchers from various fields, including social sciences and humanities. Additionally, the NSF would be encouraged to support AI skills-based training and workshops across STEM fields, and to ensure its AI review panels include diverse disciplinary perspectives. NIST would also support education and workforce development for careers focused on AI risk management. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered reported by voice vote. It has not yet been voted on by the full House.
- Has H.R. 9215 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9215. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9215?
- H.R. 9215 was sponsored by Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9215?
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (11 Sep 2024).
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