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Requiring Small Business Centers to Assist with AI Adoption.

This Act mandates Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to provide guidance and training to local businesses on safely implementing and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to boost competitiveness, enhance cybersecurity, and facilitate regulatory compliance for small enterprises. Although the Act introduces new duties, it explicitly states that no additional funding is authorized for their execution.
Key points
Small Business Development Centers must now offer training and advice on AI best practices for business operations.
Assistance covers using AI for data protection, improving cybersecurity, planning for unexpected events, and enhancing customer trust.
The Act does not authorize any new or additional funding to carry out these new requirements.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3586
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2026-01-07