Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024

This bill establishes a Department of Energy artificial intelligence research program with $300 million in annual funding for fiscal years 2025-2030. The program will fund research on energy-efficient AI systems, data center optimization, and AI applications for energy, science, and national security challenges. It requires the Department to develop AI testbeds, improve data center energy efficiency, establish AI research institutes, and support workforce development in AI. The bill also mandates a report on data center energy security risks and recommendations for improving energy efficiency in computing infrastructure. This program directly affects the Department of Energy, National Laboratories, research institutions, and private sector partners collaborating on AI development.