Senate OKs Bill Aimed at Improving Federal AI Understanding

A bill meant to improve federal employees’ understanding of AI passed the Senate, announced Homeland Security Committee Chairman Gary Peters, D-Mich., and ranking member Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Monday. The AI Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act (S-2551) awaits House consideration. It would “help train federal employees who purchase and manage AI technology for government agencies to ensure it is being used for the betterment of all communities,” they said.