Establishes Artificial Intelligence Grant Program in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
This bill establishes a grant program within New Jersey's Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to fund nonprofit organizations providing artificial intelligence education and training. Nonprofits must apply and demonstrate comprehensive AI programs, with grants awarded based on criteria like hosting ethical AI discussion events, partnering with government agencies, and including diverse board representation. The program will provide up to four annual grants of $25,000 each to qualifying nonprofits, requiring them to report on fund usage and impact to state officials. Funds will come from a newly created "Artificial Intelligence Education Fund" funded annually by the state. The bill directly affects nonprofits delivering AI education, not individuals or businesses.
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