U.S. Launches National AI Research Resource Pilot

The U.S. National Science Foundation and collaborating government agencies have launched a National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot program to provide researchers and educators with access to computing resources, data, models, software, training, and support to power AI innovation and research.

Summary

The NAIRR pilot aims to democratize access to critical AI research resources and infrastructure.
It brings together 10 U.S. government agencies, 25 private sector and non-profit organizations as collaborating partners.
The pilot will support research in safe, secure, and ethical AI as well as healthcare and sustainability challenges.
It provides access to advanced computing, datasets, models, software, training, and user support.
Focus areas include open AI research, privacy-preserving research, interoperable AI software, and education/training.
The launch meets the goal from the October 2023 executive order to initiate an NAIRR pilot within 90 days.
It will inform the design of the full-scale NAIRR to power U.S. leadership in AI research and innovation.
The pilot welcomes additional partners from private sector and non-profits.