The NAIRR is a pilot program currently managed by the National Science Foundation that was launched in January 2024 and focuses on private sector collaborations to help democratize the computing and data training resources for researchers working with AI systems. It was initially mandated under former President Joe Biden’s landmark 2023 executive order on AI.
Obernolte and Beyer’s CREATE AI Act would codify the NAIRR as a permanent institution within NSF to ensure its funding assistance can continue despite President Donald Trump’s repeal and replacement of Biden’s AI order.
One key difference in the bill: A new funding structure would ensure that not all of NAIRR’s cash flow is dependent on the federal government by allowing resources to be contributed by private sector companies in the form of both cash and services.
“Importantly, the NAIRR will be built using donated resources from both federal agencies and the private sector, ensuring that its impact is achieved without requiring a massive new federal expenditure,” the release said. “Cloud computing power, datasets, storage capabilities, AI models, and educational tools will all be contributed by participating partners, leveraging existing infrastructure to maximize access and minimize cost. This collaborative model empowers government, academia, and industry to work together to expand opportunity and accelerate innovation in a fiscally responsible way.”
Concerns over the cost of the program come ..
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