Gillibrand introduces bill to restrict Pentagon's use of AI in weapons, surveillance, and nuclear systems
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Summary
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced "The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act," a bill aimed at restricting the Pentagon's use of artificial intelligence in military operations. The legislation would heavily regulate AI use in fully-autonomous weapons, domestic surveillance, and nuclear weapons systems. It also seeks to establish a clear chain of human accountability for AI decisions on the battlefield. As of the announcement, no other lawmakers have co-sponsored the bill.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced 'The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act' on Tuesday.
A new bill would restrict the Pentagon's use of AI in operations and heavily regulate its use on fully-autonomous weapons, for domestic surveillance, and with nuclear weapons.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also wants to establish a clear chain of human accountability for AI on the battlefield.
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