In one paragraph
Title I of Division U of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 is the AI in Government Act of 2020. It creates an AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration to help agencies adopt AI and share best practices (sec. 103). It requires the Director of OMB to issue guidance to agencies on the acquisition and use of AI, including how to reduce barriers, protect civil liberties, privacy and civil rights, and identify AI risks (sec. 104). It also directs the Office of Personnel Management to identify skills for AI positions and create or update an occupational series for AI work (sec. 105). The remainder of the omnibus is outside this entry.
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What it means for business
Shapes how federal agencies buy and use AI, which affects AI vendors and contractors selling to the government.
Key provisions
- AI in Government Act of 2020 (Div. U, Title I)
- GSA AI Center of Excellence to support agency AI adoption (sec. 103)
- OMB guidance to agencies on AI use, civil liberties and risk (sec. 104)
- Agencies to submit plans to achieve consistency with OMB AI guidance (sec. 104)
- OPM occupational series for AI positions (sec. 105)
Latest legislative action
Dec 27, 2020. Signed by President December 27, 2020. Became Public Law No: 116-260.
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