Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act
Floor Speech
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Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5784) to amend the Small Business Act to help small business concerns critically evaluate artificial intelligence tools, and for other purposes.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 5784
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act'' or the ``AI- WISE Act''. SEC. 2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MODULES FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.
(a) In General.--The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended--
(1) by redesignating section 49 as section 50; and
(2) by inserting after section 48 the following new section: ``SEC. 49. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND MODULES FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.
``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall--
``(1) establish and maintain educational resources and modules for small business concerns with information on artificial intelligence tools; and
``(2) make such educational resources and modules publicly available on an existing online learning platform of the Administration.
``(b) Contents.--The educational resources and modules established under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable, information on--
``(1) how artificial intelligence models work, including the limits of the capabilities of such models, and how such limits affect the outputs of such tools;
``(2) how to determine if software outputs are generated with the use of artificial intelligence;
``(3) how to remain updated on the emergence, development, and technological maturation of artificial intelligence;
``(4) how to understand and remain updated on the policies, terms, and conditions applicable to users of artificial intelligence;
``(5) best practices in coordinating with third-party providers of artificial intelligence tools;
``(6) how to effectively identify, evaluate, and manage the risks of artificial intelligence;
``(7) how to ensure the privacy of user inputs to artificial intelligence tools;
``(8) how to retain human involvement in important decisions informed by recommendations made by artificial intelligence;
``(9) how to identify tasks and functions that artificial intelligence can reliably and effectively perform, including whether artificial intelligence can improve operations, productivity, or customer service; and
``(10) how to determine whether an artificial intelligence tool adequately fills a need and is worth adopting.
``(c) Accuracy and Maintenance.--
``(1) In general.--To the extent practicable, the Administrator shall ensure that the information contained in the educational resources and modules established under subsection (a) is factually accurate and current, including by consulting with--
``(A) the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and
``(B) the Advisory Working Group established under paragraph (2).
``(2) Advisory working group.--
``(A) Establishment.--The Administrator shall establish a working group (in this paragraph referred to as the `Advisory Working Group') with which the Administrator shall consult on an ongoing basis regarding the information contained in the educational resources and modules established under subsection (a).
``(B) Duties.--The duties of the Advisory Working Group shall include the identification and recommendation of relevant information to the Administrator for inclusion in the educational resources and modules established under subsection (a).
``(C) Members.--The Advisory Working Group shall be comprised of the following members, who shall be selected by the Administrator:
``(i) Individuals with demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence, including--
``(I) not less than one individual from the private sector;
``(II) not less than one individual from academia;
``(III) not less than one individual from an organization with demonstrated expertise in ensuring artificial intelligence outputs--
``(aa) are reliable, secure, transparent, and not used for illegal purposes; and
``(bb) which protect user privacy; and
``(IV) not less than one individual with demonstrated expertise in the creation of educational or professional development materials regarding artificial intelligence.
``(ii) Individuals with demonstrated expertise in outreach to small business concerns, including--
``(I) not less than one individual from each resource partner;
``(II) not less than one individual from a district office of the Administration; and
``(III) not less than one individual from an association representing small business concerns.
``(D) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Advisory Working Group shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
``(E) Inapplicability of faca.--The requirements of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the Advisory Working Group established under this paragraph.
``(3) Incorporation of information in educational resources and modules.--In establishing and maintaining the educational resources and modules under subsection (a), the Administrator--
``(A) shall consider relevant, existing information developed by resource partners;
``(B) may consider relevant, existing information developed by private entities; and
``(C) may incorporate information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) into such educational resources and modules.
``(d) Resource Partner Involvement.--
``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall coordinate with resource partners to disseminate information to raise the awareness of small business concerns about availability of the educational resources and modules established under subsection (a).
``(2) Specialized and localized educational resource development.--Resource partners may develop specialized and localized training resources to more effectively disseminate the information in the educational resources and modules established under subsection (a), including by incorporating information on uses of artificial intelligence tools common to the community served by such resource partner.
``(e) Manner.--The Administrator shall ensure that the information in the educational resources and modules established under subsection (a)--
``(1) is actionable and presented in a manner that is easily comprehensible by small business concerns;
``(2) does not give preference to a particular artificial intelligence model or tool over similar such models or tools; and
``(3) does not give preference to an artificial intelligence model or tool developed by a specific entity or group of entities over an artificial intelligence model or tool developed by another entity or group of entities.
``(f) Artificial Intelligence Defined.--In this section, the term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning given such term in section 5002 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9401).''.
(b) Deadline.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall establish the educational resources and modules required by section 49 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.), as added by this Act, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. COMPLIANCE WITH CUTGO.
No additional amounts are authorized to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.
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Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5784, the Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises Act, the AI-WISE Act. This bipartisan bill is led by Representatives Scholten and Downing.
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate in real time. While large corporations can afford expensive consultants and trial-and-error experimentation, many small businesses do not have the luxury to do that. For a small business owner like myself, every dollar matters. The AI-WISE Act helps bridge that gap.
This bill directs the SBA to provide clear, accessible, and practical guidance that helps small business owners understand artificial intelligence in straightforward terms. It focuses on helping entrepreneurs evaluate whether an artificial intelligence tool is useful for their specific business, where it may fall short, and whether it is truly worth the cost before they spend their money to get that.
Importantly, this bill does all of this without authorizing any new spending. It builds on existing programs, avoids picking winners and losers, and keeps the Federal Government focused on providing information, not mandates.
I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense, bipartisan legislation and to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 5784.
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Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Downing).
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Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam Speaker, we cannot leave Main Street behind in the adoption of AI. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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