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Appropriations subcommittee weighs two AI bills, favors flexible grant approach and technical review panel
Summary
Members reviewed House Bills 1448 and 1265, with testimony distinguishing a university-centered research center (1265) from a broader grant program (1448). The committee asked staff to draft hybrid language, discussed compute credits for startups, and agreed to pause for further drafting and one or two follow-up meetings.
At a House Appropriations subcommittee meeting, members reviewed two bills aimed at supporting artificial intelligence development in North Dakota: House Bill 1265, which proposes a state information research center tied to higher education, and House Bill 1448, which creates a more flexible grant program for AI projects.
The distinction between the measures framed the discussion. "1265 is more leaning toward a research-based emphasis on AI. So the center that is identified would be tied more toward higher education," said Jerry Rostad, vice chancellor, Dakota University System. By contrast, committee members and witnesses described HB 1448 as a vehicle that could be written to allow public and private entities, nonprofits and individuals to apply for funds for compute needs…
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