International strategy for artificial intelligence energy grid modernization

(a) Development The Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall develop and implement a comprehensive international strategy to advance the research, development, and deployment of AI-enabled technologies for the modernization and resilience of electrical grids worldwide. Such strategy shall include measures to— (1) strengthen partnerships with allied and partner countries, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders to modernize and digitalize electrical grids; (2) accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled grid technologies to improve reliability, enhance grid resilience, detect and respond to cyber threats, and integrate renewable energy resources and distributed energy resources; (3) promote equitable access to advanced grid modernization tools in developing and vulnerable regions, including natural disaster-prone areas; (4) support workforce development and technical training related to AI, cybersecurity, and smart-grid operations; and (5) facilitate coordination across relevant Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, and Department of Commerce. (b) Authorization To carry out the objectives described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a), the Secretary of State is authorized to support programs, projects, and activities that— (1) facilitate international research partnerships focused on AI applications that enhance the stability, flexibility, and resilience of electrical grids; (2) promote demonstration and validation of AI-enabled grid management systems capable of real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and autonomous system restoration; (3) launch pilot projects to evaluate the security, scalability, and performance of AI tools for grid modernization in diverse environments; (4) encourage public-private partnerships to commercialization and deployment of advanced energy technologies for electrical grids; and (5) provide technical assistance, education, and workforce training to strengthen local capacity for AI-enabled grid operations. (c) International cooperation The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall seek to establish cooperative agreements with allied and partner countries to support joint research, technology transfer, capacity-building, and deployment of AI-enabled grid modernization tools, provided that such agreements— (1) further the international strategy described under subsection (a); (2) involve only research not requiring access to classified information or military-specific AI systems; and (3) comply with all applicable United States export-control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (parts 730 through 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations).