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Democratizing AI Research: National Resource for Computing Power and Data Access.

This Act establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to provide researchers, students, and small businesses with access to high-performance computing, large datasets, and training tools, resources previously limited to major tech companies. The goal is to spur innovation, ensure AI development is ethical and safe, and increase diversity within the AI community. This initiative aims to result in safer and more beneficial AI systems for the public.
Key points
Creates a national platform (NAIRR) offering free or subsidized access to computational power and data for US-based researchers, students, and small businesses.
Mandates strict standards and audits concerning privacy, ethics, civil rights, and security for all AI projects utilizing these federal resources.
Focuses on increasing diversity in AI by providing specialized educational tools and outreach to historically underrepresented groups in STEM.
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Print number: 118_S_2714
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-27