Ted Lieu

10/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 08:33

REPS LIEU AND OBERNOLTE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO JUMPSTART ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

REPS LIEU AND OBERNOLTE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO JUMPSTART ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

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October 9, 2024
WASHINGTON- House Artificial Intelligence Task Force Co-Chair Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Chair Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) recently introduced the bipartisan AI Grand Challenges Act, which would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a program to administer prize competitions to incentivize artificial intelligence research and innovation. Prize competitions have long been used to jumpstart development of emerging technologies, and the AI Grand Challenges Program would ensure AI's power will be harnessed to benefit the United States.

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced companion legislationin the Senate earlier this year.

"Artificial intelligence has the power to change our world,"said Congressman Lieu. "We must maintain American leadership in AI research, innovation and implementation while minimizing potential risks associated with the technology. The AI Grand Challenges Act would encourage the next generation of AI researchers and developers through prize competitions to incentivize ambitious, cutting-edge AI development. I am pleased to introduce this bill with AI Task Force Chair Congressman Jay Obernolte and look forward to our continued work to harness the power of AI for the benefit of American families."

"The AI Grand Challenges Act will ensure the U.S. will continue to lead in AI research and development across critical sectors such as health, energy, and cybersecurity," said Congressman Obernolte. "By incentivizing breakthroughs, we are paving the way for transformative advancements that will harnesses the incredible potential of artificial intelligence to solve some of our nation's most pressing challenges."

Congressman Lieu is Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. In 2023, he introduced the first piece of federal legislation written by AI, H.Res.66, which urged Congress to focus on the regulation of this emerging technology. As Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, Congressman Lieu has led discussions with top researchers, academics, and industry leaders in AI. He also introduced a billto study AI applications in health care. Congressman Lieu was named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential Leaders in AI in 2023, which included 100 individuals from around the world who are advancing conversations on how AI is reshaping the present and our future.

READ THE FULL TEXT OF THE BILL HERE

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