Establishes a grant program to support artificial intelligence innovation in Washington, focusing on economic development and public safety.

The bill creates a grant program to fund startups, research institutions, and companies developing artificial intelligence technologies with broad public benefits. The Department of Commerce will award grants annually, prioritizing ethical uses, risk analysis, small businesses, and statewide impact projects. The bill also establishes a task force to advise on guidelines and legislation for AI use, focusing on safety, privacy, and civil rights. The task force will submit reports to the governor and legislature, and meeting summaries will be posted online.

Establishes a grant program to support artificial intelligence innovation in Washington, focusing on economic development and public safety.

The bill creates a grant program to fund startups, research institutions, and companies developing artificial intelligence technologies with broad public benefits. The Department of Commerce will award grants annually, prioritizing ethical uses, risk analysis, small businesses, and statewide impact projects. The bill also establishes a task force to advise on guidelines and legislation for AI use, focusing on safety, privacy, and civil rights. The task force will submit reports to the governor and legislature, and meeting summaries will be posted online.