North Carolina H1004 appropriates funds to establish AI and technology hubs at select UNC institutions.

North Carolina H1004 allocates funds to establish Artificial Intelligence Hubs and technology hubs at select constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The bill appropriates $16 million in nonrecurring funds and $8 million in recurring funds for AI Hubs, with each hub required to match 10% of the funds with non-State funds. The AI Hubs must focus on AI ethics, governance, and economic growth while protecting citizens' rights. Additionally, $70 million is allocated for technology hubs to foster innovation, workforce upskilling, entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing.

North Carolina H1004 appropriates funds to establish AI and technology hubs at select UNC institutions.

North Carolina H1004 allocates funds to establish Artificial Intelligence Hubs and technology hubs at select constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The bill appropriates $16 million in nonrecurring funds and $8 million in recurring funds for AI Hubs, with each hub required to match 10% of the funds with non-State funds. The AI Hubs must focus on AI ethics, governance, and economic growth while protecting citizens' rights. Additionally, $70 million is allocated for technology hubs to foster innovation, workforce upskilling, entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing.