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NC H986

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Zack Forde-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall select up to three constituent institutions to serve as Artificial Intelligence Hubs by December 1, 2024, with at least one being a Historically Black College/University or the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

  • AI Hubs shall convene industry and academia to generate economic growth for North Carolina and protect citizens' rights and liberties.

  • $15,000,000 in nonrecurring funds appropriated for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be allocated equally among selected institutions for establishing AI Hubs and infrastructure, contingent on each institution matching 10% of funds with non-State funds.

  • $1,000,000 in recurring funds appropriated for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be allocated equally among selected institutions for operational support, personnel, and an expert in residence position at each AI Hub.

  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

UNC AI Hubs

Appropriations; Boards; Budgeting; Colleges & Universities; Computers; Education; Emerging Technologies; Higher Education; Infor

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/6/2024

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