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US Congress advances CREATE AI Act to fund national AI research infrastructure

A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Congress, the CREATE AI Act, aims to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) on a permanent basis through the National Science Foundation. This initiative, building on a successful pilot program, seeks to remove cost barriers for AI research by providing access to supercomputing power and curated data, fostering innovation across academia, startups, and government. The legislation is seen as crucial for maintaining U.S. competitiveness against international AI development efforts and complements private sector innovation by enabling research with longer time horizons and fewer profit-driven pressures. AI

IMPACT This legislation could accelerate AI research and development by providing crucial resources to a wider range of researchers, potentially boosting US competitiveness.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Björkman, Betsy Brewer ·

    One rare bipartisan AI bill is moving through Congress. Here’s why it deserves to pass

    The CREATE AI Act doesn't pick winners, doesn't burden industry and already has a proven track record — Capitol Hill's most actionable AI legislation.