A legislative effort is underway in Congress to establish a public AI resource and data hub, aimed at democratizing access to advanced AI tools. The CREATE AI Act, which has garnered bipartisan support, seeks to provide cheaper access to technology currently dominated by major companies like Google and Microsoft. Concerns from conservative lawmakers about funding for this initiative could pose challenges to its passage.
Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell is spearheading the initiative, emphasizing its importance for national security and innovation in AI research. The bill has received backing from various institutions, including tech giants like Amazon, highlighting a collective push for enhanced academic resources in AI. The urgency of this legislation is underscored by the competitive landscape with China, which is investing heavily in its own AI capabilities.
• CREATE AI Act aims to democratize access to powerful AI tools.
• Bipartisan support highlights urgency in competing with China's AI advancements.
The CREATE AI Act is proposed legislation to establish a public AI resource for broader access.
This resource aims to provide powerful AI tools to academics and researchers.
S. ahead of China.
Google is a leading tech company that currently has access to advanced AI tools.
Microsoft is another major player in AI, benefiting from resources that the CREATE AI Act seeks to democratize.
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