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Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., listens as Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol on May 15, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Lawmakers take another shot at NSF-run prizes for using AI to solve problems

The bipartisan, bicameral AI Grand Challenges Act would task NSF with overseeing $1 million competitions where innovators use AI to solve problems in health, energy, cyber and…

Feb 10, 2026 By Matt Bracken

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 13, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Senate bill to create NSF-awarded AI challenges gets House companion

Legislation from Reps. Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu would award millions to technologists who leverage AI to solve sector-specific problems.

Oct 9, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks to members of the press at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 4, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

NSF would award millions in AI prizes under bipartisan Senate bill

Under the AI Grand Challenges Act, technologists would compete to solve problems, using AI, in everything from health to manufacturing.

May 2, 2024 By Matt Bracken