Portman introduces artificial intelligence bill – IAM Network

Sen. Rob Portman recently introduced a bill with bipartisan backing to develop a national cloud computer for AI research, which would allow those with barriers to entry or facing hurdles to more efficiently progress their work.The bill, if passed, would establish a task force to develop a roadmap for development of AI technology, which figures to have wide ranging impacts on fields such as health care, transport and communications, among others, over the next few decades.Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes, learning, in machines. According to a release from Portman's office, the legislation would convene a group of technical experts across academia, government, and industry to develop a detailed roadmap for how the United States can build, deploy, govern, and sustain a national research cloud.A companion bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives."We With China focused on toppling the United States' leadership in AI, we need to redouble our efforts with a sustained commitment to the best and brightest by developing a national research cloud to ensure our technical researchers get the tools they need to succeed," said Portman."This …