AI Training Act
Oct 17, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2238
Became law: Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2238
Became law: Oct 17, 2022
Summary
Creates a training program for federal workers who buy and manage technology to ensure they understand the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence.
What problem does this solve?
Federal employees who purchase technology may not fully understand artificial intelligence, leading to risky or inefficient decisions. This law solves the problem by requiring a training program on AI's capabilities, dangers, and proper use.
What does this law do?
Establishes an AI training program
Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create and provide a training program on artificial intelligence for certain federal employees.
Defines who must be trained
Specifies the training is for the 'covered workforce,' which includes federal employees in roles like program management, procurement, engineering, and logistics.
Outlines required training topics
Requires the program to cover how AI works, its benefits, risks like discrimination and privacy invasion, methods to reduce those risks, and future trends.
Excludes defense and nuclear security agencies
States that the law does not apply to the Department of Defense or the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sets a 10-year expiration date
Includes a 'sunset' clause, meaning the law will automatically expire and have no effect 10 years after it is passed.
Requires regular program updates
Mandates that the Director of OMB must update the training program at least once every two years to include new information about AI.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government acquisition and procurement employees
- Executive agencies (excluding Department of Defense and National Nuclear Security Administration)
What is the real world impact?
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Improves government purchasing decisions
Ensures federal employees who buy technology are well-informed about AI. This helps the government use AI effectively and avoid buying systems that are unsafe or don't work well.
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Addresses AI risks proactively
Requires training on the dangers of AI, such as bias and privacy violations. This shows the government is taking these risks seriously and trying to prevent them before they happen.
When does this start?
This law sets several deadlines for creating and maintaining the AI training program.
AI training program creation
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must establish the AI training program no later than one year after the law's enactment on October 17, 2022.
Program updates
The training program must be updated at least once every two years to keep up with changes in AI technology.
Law expiration
This law will expire and no longer be in effect 10 years after its enactment date.