; and (3) leverage existing National Science Foundation programs, such as the National Science Foundation-supported National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and Global Centers programs. (d) Coordination of security measures and export controls When entering into agreements in order to support collaborations pursuant to subsection (a) , the Director shall ensure that participating countries have developed and coordinated security measures and export controls to protect intellectual property and research and development. C Identifying regulatory barriers to innovation 121. Comptroller General of the United States identification of risks and obstacles relating to artificial intelligence and Federal agencies (a) Report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on regulatory impediments to innovation in artificial intelligence systems. (b) Contents The report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Significant examples of Federal statutes and regulations that directly affect the innovation of artificial intelligence systems, including the ability of companies of all sizes to compete in artificial intelligence, which should also account for the effect of voluntary standards and best practices developed by the Federal Government. (2) An assessment of challenges that Federal agencies face in the enforcement of provisions of law identified pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) An evaluation of the progress in government adoption of artificial intelligence and use of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of government services. (4) Based on the findings of the Comptroller General with respect to paragraphs (1) through (4), such recommendations as the Comptroller General may have for legislative or administrative action to increase the rate of innovation in artificial intelligence systems. II Artificial intelligence research, development, capacity building activities