Indy Standard

U.S. Senators Todd Young, Maria Cantwell, Marsha Blackburn, and John Hickenlooper have come together to introduce the bipartisan Future of AI Innovation Act. The bill aims to maintain American leadership in the global race to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.

Senator Young emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "The Future of AI Innovation Act is critical to maintaining American leadership in the global race to advance AI." He highlighted the need for partnerships between government, the private sector, and academia to establish voluntary standards and best practices for AI innovation.

Senator Cantwell echoed this sentiment, noting that the bill will ensure the United States leads on AI for decades to come by promoting public-private collaboration and driving innovation. She emphasized the role of the NIST AI Safety Institute and national labs in laying a strong foundation for America's AI tech economy.

Senator Blackburn emphasized the importance of coordination between the U.S. government and industry to capitalize on the promise of AI. She highlighted the bill's focus on creating testbeds for synthesizing new materials for AI systems, addressing regulatory barriers, and strengthening the national posture in standard setting bodies.

Senator Hickenlooper emphasized the need for responsible innovation in harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence. He stated, "Our bipartisan Future of AI Innovation Act empowers the U.S. AI Safety Institute to develop the research, standards, and partnerships we need without compromising our position at the forefront of this technology."

The Future of AI Innovation Act builds on previous investments in AI innovation and the creation of the National AI Advisory Committee. The legislation aims to support key private sector innovation in AI and ensure that the U.S. maintains its leadership in this critical technology sector.