The Expanding AI Voices through Capacity Building Act directs the National Science Foundation to award grants to colleges and universities historically underrepresented in artificial intelligence research and development. Eligible institutions include schools that are not among the top 100 federal research spenders, historically Black colleges and universities, minority-serving institutions, tribal colleges, and nonprofit organizations, either individually or as partnerships. The grants can be used to develop AI research programs, recruit and train faculty, create bridge programs for graduate students, provide access to computing and research resources, build industry partnerships, host educational workshops, and integrate ethical practices into AI curricula. The bill aims to broaden participation in AI research and workforce development among populations historically underrepresented in science and technology fields, with particular attention to first-generation students and geographically diverse communities. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines in the text provided, leaving those details to be determined through the appropriations process.
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