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This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make awards for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programs and requires several federal agencies to report on advancing AI literacy. It aims to help communities learn about AI from local, trusted sources, with a focus on marginalized and underserved groups.
Sec. 2, Awards for AI literacy programs: The NSF Director may make awards to nonprofits, schools, or consortia to develop, implement, and evaluate local AI literacy programs. Funds can be used for curricula, training for marginalized communities (prioritizing communities of color, low-income, rural, seniors, people with disabilities, and other underserved groups), outreach, and evaluating program effectiveness. The NSF may prioritize applications serving marginalized communities, with experience in local tech education, or proposing innovative approaches. Award recipients must submit annual reports on programs, demographics served, and impact.
Sec. 2, Interagency coordination, reporting, and award identification: Within one year, the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, Education, and the SBA Administrator must each report to Congress on advancing AI literacy. The Labor Secretary assesses integrating AI literacy into workforce development. The Commerce Secretary evaluates enhancing U.S. business competitiveness. The SBA Administrator evaluates supporting AI literacy for small businesses. The Education Secretary identifies strategies for K-12 and higher education. Each report must also identify existing awards that could be modified to include AI literacy, with recommendations and examples. Agencies must consult stakeholders and make reports publicly available.
Sec. 2, Definitions: Defines AI as artificial intelligence, and AI literacy as the ability to understand, evaluate, and effectively use AI technologies, including basics, capabilities, workings, and societal effects. Defines ethical AI as designing and using AI systems aligned with ethical principles and human values.
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