"Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, teamed up to introduce the Expanding AI Voices Act, a new bill that codifies the National Science Foundation's ExpandAI program. The bill accomplishes this by: Expanding access to minority-serving Institutions, rural universities and first-generation students. Linking ExpandAI with eligible awardees and participants in the NSF's National AI Research Institutes. Incorporating activities that integrate "ethical and responsible practices and principles" into AI education and related disciplines."
"as Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms our economy and society, Congress must ensure that working Americans and communities across the country can participate in, and benefit from the jobs and opportunity that AI creates."
"Commerce asked to launch a PSA on AI Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., and Nanette Barragán, D-Calif., formally filed the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act on Jan. 20. The lawmakers introduced the measure earlier this month. The bill asks the Commerce secretary to design and execute a public awareness campaign to educate Americans about the risks and benefits of AI usage in personal and professional arenas. The public awareness campaign would feature information on: Workforce opportunities, including within the federal government, for professionals with AI experience. The rights of individuals related to AI. Best practices for identifying AI-generated content. The prevalence of AI in daily life."
Reps. Valerie Foushee and Zach Nunn introduced the Expanding AI Voices Act to codify the National Science Foundation's ExpandAI program. The legislation expands access to AI education for minority-serving institutions, rural universities, and first-generation students. The measure links ExpandAI with eligible awardees and participants in NSF's National AI Research Institutes and incorporates activities that integrate "ethical and responsible practices and principles" into AI education and related disciplines. Reps. Jay Obernolte and Nanette Barragán filed a bill directing the Commerce secretary to run a nationwide public-awareness campaign on AI risks, benefits, workforce opportunities, rights, and identifying AI-generated content. Rep. Michael Lawler introduced a separate bill requiring chatbot age verification and protections for minors, now referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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