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S4896FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

The AIDE Act: Funding AI Research for Sustainability

Original title: AI Innovation and Development for Efficiency Act of 2024

July 31, 2024

Artificial IntelligenceTechnologyClimate ChangeResearch and DevelopmentInfrastructure

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a new federal research priority that could influence how AI is integrated into critical infrastructure, with specific provisions to prioritize research at institutions in states that historically receive less federal research funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

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National Science Foundation

The agency is mandated to establish and manage a new research program and submit reports to Congress.

EPSCoR institutions

These institutions are explicitly prioritized for receiving research funding under the program.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund research into using to improve environmental efficiency in areas like energy, transportation, and agriculture. It requires researchers to assess the energy usage of any AI technologies they develop and mandates reports to Congress on the program's findings.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill establishes a new federal research priority that could influence how AI is integrated into critical infrastructure, with specific provisions to prioritize research at institutions in states that historically receive less federal research funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the bill define as an 'efficient technology'?
It is defined as technology that minimizes emissions, secures clean air and water, builds climate and community resiliency, and promotes healthy food.
Who is eligible for the research funding?
The bill specifies that the NSF should support and competitively awarded research, with special consideration given to s.

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Integration of AI and Sustainability

The bill formalizes a policy link between AI development and environmental sustainability metrics, requiring energy consumption assessments for all funded projects.

National Science Foundation

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology“The science and technology committee that will need to approve funding”Map →
personMr. Welch“The Senator who introduced the bill”Map →
personDirector“The head of the National Science Foundation”Map →
organizationEPSCoR institution“Institutions eligible for NSF funding”Map →
organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body that would need to pass the bill to become law”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate“The appropriations subcommittee that will need to approve funding”Map →
organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The committee responsible for reviewing the bill”Map →
organizationCommittee on Appropriations of the Senate“The appropriations committee that will need to approve funding”Map →
organizationNational Science Foundation“The agency receiving the authorization to fund research”Map →
organizationSenate“The legislative body where the bill was introduced”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives“The appropriations subcommittee that will need to approve funding”Map →
personMr. Lujan“The Senator who co-sponsored the bill”Map →

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