White House Announces Key AI Actions Following October Executive Order
Summary
On January 29, 2024, Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed convened the White House AI Council to review the progress made by different federal departments and agencies on their 90-day actions tasked by the AI EO. The departments and agencies reported that they have completed all of their 90-day actions and advanced other directives with later deadlines. Actions the government has taken to manage AI risks and promote the safe innovation of AI include: • The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) launching a pilot of the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to deliver computing power, data, software, access to open and proprietary AI models, and other AI training resources to researchers and students. • The AI and Tech Talent Task Force launching an AI Talent Surge to hire AI professionals across the federal government, including through a large-scale hiring action for data scientists. • The NSF beginning the EducateAI initiative to help fund educators creating high-quality, inclusive AI educational opportunities at the K-12 through undergraduate levels. • The NSF announcing funding of new Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines), including a focus on advancing AI. • The Department of Health and Human Services establishing an AI Task Force to develop policies with the goal of providing regulatory clarity and catalyzing AI innovation in health care.
