CREATE AI Act of 2023: Establishing a National AI Research Resource

The Frame

What this does

This bill changes how AI research is conducted by creating a federally-managed infrastructure that lowers the barrier to entry for academic and nonprofit researchers, potentially shifting the competitive landscape for AI development away from exclusive reliance on private corporate resources.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Academic and nonprofit researchers

They gain access to computational resources and datasets previously limited to large technology companies.

Small business concerns

Those receiving federal funding are eligible to apply for access to NAIRR resources.

Large technology companies

They may face increased competition as research resources become more widely available to the public and academic sectors.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill creates a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource () to provide researchers, students, and nonprofits with access to the high-level computing power and data sets currently limited to large technology companies. The program will be managed by the National Science Foundation to promote diverse, safe, and trustworthy AI development across the United States.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can access the NAIRR?

Eligible users include researchers, educators, and students at U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofits, federal agencies, federally funded research centers, and certain small businesses.

Will it cost money to use the NAIRR?

The bill allows for a fee schedule but mandates that a free tier of access be provided based on appropriated funds.

How does the bill address AI safety and ethics?

The bill requires the to prioritize projects focused on AI safety, ethics, privacy, and civil rights, and mandates that all research undergo a review process for these concerns.

Why It Matters

This bill changes how AI research is conducted by creating a federally-managed infrastructure that lowers the barrier to entry for academic and nonprofit researchers, potentially shifting the competitive landscape for AI development away from exclusive reliance on private corporate resources.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Democratization of AI Research

The bill explicitly identifies the concentration of AI resources in large technology companies as a barrier to innovation and diversity, marking a shift toward federal intervention to level the playing field.

National Science Foundation NAIRR

Connected Entities

bill_numberWilliam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021“Foundation for the NAIRR Steering Subcommittee”Map →

organizationOffice of Science and Technology Policy“Chair of the NAIRR Steering Subcommittee”Map →

bill_numberNational Artificial Intelligence Research Resource“The focus of the legislation”Map →

bill_numberNational Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020“Foundation for the NAIRR Task Force”Map →

personMr. Young“Co-sponsor”Map →

organizationInteragency Committee“Location of the NAIRR Steering Subcommittee”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“Collaboration on NAIRR oversight”Map →

personMr. Rounds“Co-sponsor”Map →

organizationSenate“Introduced by Senator Heinrich”Map →

personMr. Booker“Co-sponsor”Map →

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