National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC)

Overview

The National AI Initiative Act of 2020 calls for the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Director of National Intelligence, to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC). The NAIAC is tasked with advising the President and the National AI Initiative Office on topics related to the National AI Initiative.

The statute directs NAIAC to provide recommendations on topics including the current state of U.S. AI competitiveness; progress in implementing the Initiative; the state of science around AI; issues related to AI workforce; how to leverage Initiative resources; the need to update the Initiative; the balance of activities and funding across the Initiative; the adequacy of the National AI R&D strategic plan; management, coordination, and activities of the Initiative; adequacy of addressing societal issues; opportunities for international cooperation; issues related to accountability and legal rights; and how AI can enhance opportunities for diverse geographic regions. 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides management support to the Committee. For more information, contact naiac [at] nist.gov (naiac[at]nist[dot]gov).

Members 

The NAIAC consists of leaders with a broad and interdisciplinary range of AI-relevant expertise from across academia, non-profits, civil society, and the private sector. These experts are highly qualified to provide advice and information on science and technology research, development, ethics, standards, education, governance, technology transfer, commercial application, security, economic competitiveness, and other topics related to AI.  NAIAC members may also be asked to provide recommendations related to topics addressed in America's AI Action Plan, including AI innovation, AI infrastructure, and international AI diplomacy and security.   For a list of current members of the NAIAC or the  NAIAC's Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence and Law Enforcement (NAIAC-LE), please contact  naiac [at] nist.gov (naiac[at]nist[dot]gov)

How to Submit a Nomination for Membership

NIST continuously seeks nominations for members to serve on both the NAIAC and the NAIAC-LE.   Anyone interested may nominate one or more qualified persons to serve on the NAIAC, NAIAC-LE, or both.  Self-nominations are also accepted.  To begin an application, please email the following materials to NAIAC [at] nist.gov (naiac[at]nist[dot]gov, )as outlined in the NIST annual Federal Register Notice. :

• Nomination letter that describes the field of eminence for which the candidate is qualified and specifies whether the candidate seeks to serve on the NAIAC, the NAIAC-LE, or both.
• Complete curriculum vitae or resume.
• Confirmation that the nominee is aware of the nomination (unless you nominate yourself).
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (if applicable).

For more information about the nomination/application process for the NAIAC, please visit the NIST's Annual FACA Nomination Federal Register Notice.  If you have any questions, please contact NAIAC [at] nist.gov (NAIAC[at]nist[dot]gov).

NAIAC: Archived Information 

Access archived NAIAC Reports and Non-Decisional Documents.

If you have any questions, please contact us at NAIAC [at] nist.gov (NAIAC[at]nist[dot]gov).