This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to start a pilot program to create a structured template and technical guidance for documenting artificial intelligence (AI) models and the data used with them. The template may include items such as the model name, developer, where the developer is incorporated, release date, training data knowledge cutoff date, supported languages, terms of service, and other information the Director of NIST finds appropriate. The template must be modular so users can fill only the parts they need. The guidance should provide relevant metrics or benchmarks for template components and draw on voluntary consensus standards and industry best practices. NIST must consult with private companies, universities, nonprofits, international standards organizations, and federal agencies, and publish a draft in the Federal Register for at least 60 days to get public comments. Within 12 months after starting the pilot, NIST must report to two congressional committees on the pilot’s effectiveness and, if effective, provide a plan for permanent implementation. NIST must publish the final template and guidance on its website. The pilot is subject to the availability of appropriations. The bill also defines key terms such as "artificial intelligence model."
The bill says the pilot and related activities are "subject to the availability of appropriations." No publicly available information on estimated costs, funding levels, or budgetary effects is included in the bill text provided.
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