National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource

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National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Type: Research and Development Agency Parent organization: National Science Foundation Top organization: National Science Foundation Employees: Executive: Director Budget: Address: 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 Website: https://nairrpilot.org/ Creation Legislation: National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 Wikipedia: National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource

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Mission National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource provides AI research tools to U.S. scholars, spurring innovation and diversity.

Services Computational Access; Dataset Provision; AI Software Support; Educational Resources

Regulations

National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) is a shared national infrastructure initiative led by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with multiple federal agencies and private sector contributors, designed to provide U.S.-based researchers and educators with access to advanced computing, high-quality datasets, AI models, and training resources to advance responsible AI research and innovation.

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Mission

The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource seeks to broaden participation in AI research by offering a comprehensive ecosystem of computational power, data, software, and user support, particularly targeting underrepresented communities, institutions, and regions. It supports foundational, use-inspired, and trustworthy AI research to address societal challenges, enhance education, and maintain U.S. leadership in AI, as outlined by the NAIRR Task Force’s vision launched in January 2024 as a pilot program.

Parent organization

The NAIRR operates under the National Science Foundation, which serves as the lead agency coordinating the pilot and contributing significant resources, in collaboration with 12 other federal agencies and over 25 non-governmental partners.

Legislation

The NAIRR was authorized by the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-283, Title V), enacted January 1, 2021, directing NSF and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a task force and develop this resource.

Partners

• Department of Energy for high-performance computing and secure AI resources
• National Institutes of Health for privacy-preserving AI research support
• Private sector contributors like Microsoft, Google, and NVIDIA for computational and software resources

Number of employees

The exact number of employees is not specified, as NAIRR operates as a distributed pilot program leveraging staff from NSF, partner agencies, and contributing organizations rather than a standalone workforce.

Organization structure

NAIRR is structured as a pilot with focus areas coordinated by NSF and partners:

Leader

The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot is overseen by a Director within NSF’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE).

Divisions

The divisions include:

• NAIRR Secure for privacy-preserving AI research (co-led by DOE and NIH).
• Interoperability Team for AI software and tools (led by NSF).
• Education and Outreach Team for training and community expansion (led by NSF).

List of programs

• NAIRR Pilot Resource Access for AI research projects
• AI-Ready Datasets and Pre-Trained Models Provision
• Educational Resource Development for AI training

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for NAIRR is not publicly isolated for FY 2024; it draws from NSF’s broader appropriations (e.g., $9.5 billion in FY 2024) and partner contributions, with initial investments like DOE’s $2.4 million in cloud resources noted in 2024.

Staff

NAIRR’s staff comprises coordinators, technical experts, and support personnel from NSF, DOE, NIH, and other partners, with no distinct employee count; efforts are distributed across participating entities.

Funding

The NAIRR Pilot, launched in January 2024, is funded through NSF-led federal appropriations, agency contributions (e.g., DOE, NIH), and private sector donations (e.g., Microsoft, NVIDIA), with no total figure specified beyond individual commitments like $2.4 million from DOE.

Services provided

NAIRR provides access to high-performance computing (e.g., DOE’s Summit supercomputer), curated AI-ready datasets, open-source AI software and models, and educational resources, supporting researchers and educators in advancing AI innovation and education.

Regulations overseen

NAIRR does not oversee regulations but aligns with federal AI policies, including the 2023 Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI, ensuring responsible research practices.

Headquarters address

2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314

History

The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource was conceived in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020, with a Task Force formed in June 2021 issuing its final report in January 2023. The NAIRR Pilot launched on January 24, 2024, as a two-year proof-of-concept led by NSF to test the infrastructure’s feasibility, building on decades of DOE and NSF AI investments since the 1960s.

Related

See Also Links to related programs articles or organizations:

• National Science Foundation
• National AI Research Institutes
• Department of Energy Office of Science

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
• NAIRR Pilot Launch Announcement