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(a) As used in this section, “the hub” means the California Artificial Intelligence Research Hub.(b) The Government Operations Agency, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the Department of Technology shall collaborate to establish the California Artificial Intelligence Research Hub in the Government Operations Agency.
(c) The hub shall serve as a centralized entity to facilitate collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners to advance artificial intelligence research and development that seeks to harness the technology’s full potential for public benefit while safeguarding privacy, advancing security, and
addressing risks and potential harms to society.
(d) The Government Operations Agency, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the Department of Technology shall consult with academic institutions within the state in establishing the hub.
(e) The hub shall do all of the following:
(1) (A) Increase lawful access to government data while protecting privacy and safeguarding access to data by developing a streamlined process for researchers to access data collected by state agencies.
(B) In complying with subparagraph (A), the hub shall create a process for eligibility that prioritizes security by limiting who can access the data and for what purpose.
(2) Support the access to, and development of, artificial intelligence computing capacity and technology by building out public computing infrastructure, facilitating access to existing commercial computing infrastructure, or finding ways to reduce costs and other economic barriers research institutions may face in accessing computing infrastructure.
(3) Spur innovation in artificial intelligence applications for the benefit of the public.
(4) Ensure the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence technologies with a focus on transparency, fairness, and accountability.
(5) Provide researchers with increased access to data and computing resources, education, and training opportunities in furtherance of applications of artificial intelligence for benefit to the people of
California.