S 4178 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2024

The Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2024 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute within the Department of Commerce to develop voluntary safety standards, metrics, and evaluation tools for AI systems. The bill creates AI testbeds for research and development, including a foundation model test program, and promotes international cooperation on AI standards through an alliance with like-minded countries. It requires the Comptroller General to identify regulatory barriers to AI innovation and directs the development of public datasets to support AI advancement. The Institute will work with private sector entities, national laboratories, and international partners to promote safe and effective AI development across various sectors. The bill focuses on facilitating AI innovation through voluntary standards and public-private partnerships rather than imposing new regulations.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2024

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Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Last action Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 18, 2024

Upper · Passed

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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Jul 31, 2024

Upper · Passed

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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Apr 18, 2024

Committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

upper

Apr 18, 2024

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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors