Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Summary
The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act creates a framework for the Department of Defense to employ artificial intelligence, including autonomous weapons, in a secure and accountable way. It sets out precise definitions for AI, autonomous and semi‑autonomous weapon systems, contracts, contractors, incidents, and high‑risk AI uses, and tasks the Secretary of Defense with designating especially sensitive models and applications. The purpose is to protect national security and prevent misuse of powerful AI technologies.
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