Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15) today announced the introduction of legislation that will support small businesses with financial backing so they can participate in setting global standards for artificial intelligence (AI). Original co-sponsors of this bill include Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-08), and Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA-09). This legislation will assist small businesses by allowing them to participate in the development of global AI standards through grants provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in consultation with the National Institutes of Standards Technology (NIST).