Summary

Requires the NIST Director to develop and share voluntary, technology-neutral resources to help small businesses understand, adopt, and integrate artificial intelligence. The materials must include case studies, reference federal education and cybersecurity guidance, be reviewed at least every two years, and be distributed in coordination with the Small Business Administration. The Director must report to specified Congressional committees within four years describing the resources produced, feedback received from users, and recommendations for next steps. No specific new funding or regulatory mandates are included; the program focuses on guidance and outreach.

Key Points

• Directs NIST to develop voluntary, technology-neutral AI guidance and resources for small businesses.
• Resources must include case studies and reference federal education and cybersecurity materials.
• Materials must be reviewed and updated at least once every two years.
• NIST must coordinate distribution with the Small Business Administration to reach small businesses.
• NIST must report to Congress within four years on resources produced, feedback received, and recommendations.
• The guidance is voluntary and nonregulatory — it does not impose compliance obligations on businesses.
• No specific new funding or appropriations are specified in the section as provided.

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