Findings; sense of Congress

(a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) artificial intelligence has the potential— (A) to improve farm productivity and security; (B) to enhance decision-making in crop and animal systems management; (C) to develop precision technologies for the agriculture industry; (D) to reduce resource use; (E) to expand economic opportunities for small, medium, and family-run farms; and (F) to allow United States farmers to outcompete international competitors; (2) rural communities, agribusinesses, farmers, and the food supply chain benefit from technical assistance, education, and outreach to adopt artificial intelligence technologies; and (3) Federal guidance and coordination are needed to accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in agriculture. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that, to support technology development, adoption, and workforce training, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase access to artificial intelligence through— (1) the programs and outreach efforts of the Department of Agriculture; and (2) collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.