What does Preamble of Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 10, United States Code. It establishes policy for the Department of Defense regarding autonomy and artificial intelligence systems. The bill also establishes requirements for Department review and verification of autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026.

What does POLICY AND GUIDANCE RELATED TO AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEMS AND of Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 10, United States Code, by adding a new section concerning autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities acquisition. It establishes a policy for the Department of Defense to maximize uses of autonomy and artificial intelligence while ensuring continuous and rigorous human oversight. The Secretary of Defense is required to ensure personnel exercise appropriate levels of human judgment and consistently monitor deployed AI-enabled autonomous weapons systems. The section outlines requirements for accuracy, understanding, testing, and design of these capabilities, emphasizing human intervention capabilities. It categorizes autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities based on levels of human judgment required to mitigate risks. Reviews and verification processes are mandated before prototyping, formal development, and fielding, involving various Department officials. An Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Working Group is established to support reviews and advise on potential issues. The Secretary must submit an annual report to the congressional defense committees until 2037.

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Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Christopher Coons (D-DE)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Department of Defense to maximize the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy while maintaining continuous and rigorous human oversight of deployed systems.
It establishes a tiered review and verification process for autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities, requiring accuracy testing and emphasizing human intervention capabilities.
The Department of Defense must create an annual report for Congress detailing the implementation and oversight of these AI-enabled systems until 2037.

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