The Task Force will write the road map for expanding access to critical resources and educational tools that will spur AI innovation and economic prosperity in the U.S.
Name in original language
National AI Research Resource Task Force
Initiative overview
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force convened its fourth virtual public meeting on 31 December 2021 to further develop a vision and implementation plan for a national cyberinfrastructure that would expand participation in AI innovation to researchers and communities currently lacking resources to pursue cutting-edge research. Through provision of computational, data, and training resources and a strong governance model, a NAIRR could fuel breakthroughs in areas ranging from climate change to healthcare, and facilitate groundbreaking research in foundational areas of AI such as auditing, testing and evaluation, bias mitigation, and security. The Task Force is working toward consensus recommendations on a NAIRR implementation plan and roadmap that will be provided to Congress in 2022.The initiative has the following objective(s):To serve as a Federal advisory committee to help create and implement a blueprint for the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) ” a shared research infrastructure providing AI researchers and students across all scientific disciplines with access to computational resources, high-quality data, educational tools, and user support.To provide recommendations for establishing and sustaining the NAIRR, including technical capabilities, governance, administration, and assessment, as well as requirements for security, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.To submit two reports to Congress that together will present a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan ” an interim report in May 2022 and a final report in November 2022.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
The White House |National Science Foundation (NSF)
