The National Institute of Standards and Technology opened a competition Monday to find an organization that can stand up and operate a new institute focused on using artificial intelligence to improve the “resilience” of manufacturing in the U.S.
When established, the new body will be a part of Manufacturing USA, a network of public-private partnership institutes focused on advancing manufacturing. Over a five-year period, NIST expects to provide up to $70 million for the institute dependent on the availability of federal funding, according to a release from the agency.
“This new Manufacturing USA institute will strengthen the U.S. economy by helping manufacturers make smart use of AI to boost their productivity and increase their resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions and other unexpected events,” Laurie Locascio, undersecretary for standards and technology and NIST director, said in a release.