; (B) to advance research and education in artificial intelligence and improving the competitiveness of the United States; and (C) to provide access to computing resources to promote scientific progress and enable users from institutions of higher education, educational institutions, the National Laboratories, and industry— (i) to make scientific discoveries relevant to artificial intelligence research; (ii) to conduct research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in artificial intelligence science and technology; (iii) to support research conducted under this section; and (iv) to increase the distribution of research infrastructure and broaden the spectrum of students exposed to the artificial intelligence research at institutions of higher education, including emerging research institutions. (4) Coordination The Secretary shall ensure the coordination of, and avoid unnecessary duplication of, the activities of each Center with the activities of— (A) other research entities of the Department, including the Nanoscale Science Research Centers, the Energy Frontier Research Centers, and the Energy Innovation Hubs; and (B) industry. (5) Duration (A) In general Any center selected and established under this section is authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 years. (B) Extension Such a Center may apply for, and the Director may grant, an extension of a grant under this section for an additional 5-year period. (C) Termination Consistent with the existing authorities of the Department, the Secretary may terminate an underperforming Center for cause during the performance period. (d) Appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated $225,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to the Office of Science of the Department of Energy to carry out this section. (2) Limit Not less than $100,000,000 of funds appropriated under paragraph (1) shall be used to carry out subsections (a) and (b).