Legislation would create national resource to support students, universities and researchers

Organ Mountain News report

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to reintroduce legislation aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence research resources.

The CREATE AI Act would establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, a shared system designed to provide researchers, students and institutions with access to computing tools, data and training.

Heinrich, a Democrat from New Mexico, introduced the bill alongside Sens. Todd Young, Mike Rounds and Cory Booker.

Lawmakers say the proposed resource would support AI research and development, improve access for students and researchers and expand the country’s overall capacity in the field.

The system would include computing infrastructure, curated datasets, educational tools and testing platforms for AI systems.

The legislation follows earlier efforts to develop a national AI research framework, including recommendations from a federal task force and the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.

A companion bill has been introduced in the House.

Supporters say the proposal is intended to broaden access to AI research tools beyond large technology companies and help maintain U.S. competitiveness in the field.