WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Senator Todd Young issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the AI for Mainstreet Act, legislation that would provide training, guidance, and support to American small businesses choosing to evaluate and implement artificial intelligence (AI).

The Small Business Administration established Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) nationwide to provide support and training to American small businesses. The AI for Mainstreet Act would expand the support and training from SBDCs regarding AI, including how to utilize AI to streamline business functions and operations, better plan for unexpected circumstances, protect data and intellectual proper...