PREPARED for AI Act

12/19/2024, 5:23 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 697.
Bill 118 s 4495, also known as the PREPARED for AI Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) research and development in order to ensure that the United States remains a global leader in this rapidly advancing technology.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the creation of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This office would be responsible for coordinating AI research and development efforts across federal agencies, as well as promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, which would provide recommendations to the President and Congress on AI policy and strategy. The committee would be composed of experts from academia, industry, and government. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for AI research and development, as well as promoting the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. It also emphasizes the importance of workforce development and education in the field of AI. Overall, the PREPARED for AI Act aims to ensure that the United States remains at the forefront of AI innovation and development, while also addressing potential ethical and societal implications of this technology.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4495

Introduced on
2024-06-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/11/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 697.
Bill 118 s 4495, also known as the PREPARED for AI Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) research and development in order to ensure that the United States remains a global leader in this rapidly advancing technology.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the creation of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This office would be responsible for coordinating AI research and development efforts across federal agencies, as well as promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, which would provide recommendations to the President and Congress on AI policy and strategy. The committee would be composed of experts from academia, industry, and government. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increasing funding for AI research and development, as well as promoting the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. It also emphasizes the importance of workforce development and education in the field of AI. Overall, the PREPARED for AI Act aims to ensure that the United States remains at the forefront of AI innovation and development, while also addressing potential ethical and societal implications of this technology.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to enable safe, responsible, and agile procurement, development, and use of artificial intelligence by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 697.