U.S. Senator Todd Young announced on Apr. 29 the reintroduction of the Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act, known as the CREATE AI Act. The bipartisan legislation, introduced alongside Senators Martin Heinrich, Mike Rounds, and Cory Booker, seeks to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to connect researchers and educators in the United States with data, software, and tools needed for artificial intelligence research and workforce development.
The proposed legislation aims to address both opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence by improving access for universities, students, nonprofit organizations, startups, and businesses. It is intended to foster innovation while ensuring safety and reliability in AI systems.
“The United States cannot cede leadership in AI development to China. For both our economic and national security, we must harness AI’s potential and mitigate its risks. By establishing the National AI Research Resource in statute, the CREATE AI Act will give incredible access and resources to America’s brightest, allowing for advancements in AI innovation, deployment, and safety for our country and ultimately the world,” said Senator Young.
Senator Heinrich said: “The Create AI Act will help us develop and deploy AI responsibly…By truly democratizing access to AI, we can prepare American workers for the future…and ensure these rapid advancements strengthen our economy.” Senator Rounds highlighted that NAIRR would provide tools across universities nationwide: “This will help NAIRR accomplish objectives laid out in President Trump’s AI Action Plan.” Booker added that high costs have sidelined many researchers but NAIRR would enable broader participation: “It ensures that the future of AI research isn’t shaped only by a small number of large companies; it helps us build a stronger…AI research community that’s focused on serving the public good.”
Supporters of the bill include Indiana University President Pamela Whitten who said broadening access could accelerate innovation; Daniel Colson from the AI Policy Network emphasized independent evaluation as a public safety imperative; Jason Oxman of ITI called NAIRR a needed hub for collaboration; Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S described it as driving innovation nationally; Austin Carson from SeedAI urged swift passage citing bottlenecks faced by U.S. innovators; Business Software Alliance stated it would strengthen U.S. leadership by expanding technical resources.
Young brings experience as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps where he led recruitment efforts before earning an honorable discharge as captain after ten years according to his official website. He graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy and holds degrees including an MBA from University of Chicago according to his official website. He lives with his wife Jenny and four children in Johnson County according to his official website.
Young supports Indiana constituents through responsive services at offices located in Indianapolis, New Albany, Fort Wayne, Valparaiso, and Washington according to his official website. He promotes conservative solutions focused on economic growth and national security drawing upon his background according to his official website.
