S.3809

AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026

Introduced·2/9/26

The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026 authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a program for awarding prizes to advance artificial.

The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026 authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development. The Director must establish a program to award prizes to eligible participants, including at least one grand challenge related to medical breakthroughs for cancer. The Director must also consult with other entities to develop and implement the AI Grand Challenges Program. The Director may accept funds from various sources to support the program.

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Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 9

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.