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Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6791
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to support the development of AI literacy programs in schools and communities. These programs would focus on teaching students and the general public about the basics of AI, including its applications, benefits, and potential risks. The bill also calls for the creation of a national AI literacy curriculum to ensure consistency in AI education across the country.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in AI education, calling for efforts to ensure that AI literacy programs reach underserved communities and underrepresented groups. The bill also highlights the need for ethical considerations in AI education, emphasizing the importance of teaching individuals about the ethical implications of AI technology and promoting responsible AI use. Overall, the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023 aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the increasingly AI-driven world, while also promoting diversity, inclusion, and ethical considerations in AI education.
Congressional Summary of HR 6791
Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023
This bill provides for grants under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to support training and programming on artificial intelligence in schools, colleges, and other community institutions.
The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program provides grants to governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities to support efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband. Under the bill, such grants may fund programs to support artificial intelligence literacy, including education on the basic principles, applications, and limitations of artificial intelligence.
The bill also requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which administers the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, to report to Congress on any specific uses of grant funding that NTIA recommends for expansion or modification to benefit larger populations.
