Improves NOAA's communication system for hazardous weather risks using social, behavioral, and AI research. Simplifies terminology, enhances communication methods, and evaluates effectiveness. Coordinates with governmental and educational partners to ensure timely, consistent public information dissemination.
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This is a binding federal statute enacted by the United States Congress amending the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, with mandatory obligations on the Under Secretary of NOAA using 'shall' language throughout.
This document has minimal coverage of AI risk domains. It primarily addresses the use of AI/ML technologies as tools to support data analysis for weather communication (7.3), with brief implicit references to ensuring equitable communication across demographics (1.3). The document does not substantively address AI-specific risks but rather focuses on improving weather risk communication systems that may incorporate AI technologies.
This document primarily governs Public Administration (excluding National Security) through its regulation of NOAA's weather communication systems. It has minimal secondary coverage of Information sector activities related to broadcasting and telecommunications of weather information, and Educational Services through coordination with institutions of higher education.
The document addresses multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Deploy and Operate and Monitor stages. It requires the development and implementation of AI/ML-supported data analysis systems for weather communication, along with ongoing evaluation and improvement of these systems.
The document explicitly mentions artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies as tools to support data analysis for weather risk communication. It does not define specific AI model types, compute thresholds, or distinguish between different categories of AI systems, but rather treats AI/ML as analytical tools within a broader communication improvement framework.
United States Congress
The document is a section of the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, which is federal legislation enacted by the United States Congress.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Under Secretary of NOAA; National Weather Service performance and evaluation branches; Oceanic and Atmospheric Research performance and evaluation branches
The Under Secretary of NOAA has authority to implement and oversee the program, with performance and evaluation branches of the National Weather Service and Oceanic and Atmospheric Research responsible for tracking and evaluating compliance.
National Weather Service performance and evaluation branches; Oceanic and Atmospheric Research performance and evaluation branches
The performance and evaluation branches of the National Weather Service and Oceanic and Atmospheric Research are explicitly designated to develop metrics and track and evaluate the effectiveness of hazardous weather communications.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Under Secretary of NOAA; National Weather Service; Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
The document applies to and regulates NOAA and its components, specifically directing the Under Secretary to maintain and improve weather communication systems and establish a social and behavioral sciences program.
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