Exclusive: Dems introduce bill for 'responsible' defense AI

Democratic lawmakers are set to introduce the 'Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Defense Act' on Monday, a bill that aims to establish a regulatory framework for the Pentagon's acquisition and use of AI-enabled autonomous weapon systems.

The manual override requirement would allow humans to deactivate or redirect autonomous systems in real-time.

The introduction comes amid growing bipartisan concern over the rapid advancement of AI capabilities in military contexts. The Pentagon has not yet commented on the proposal, but previous administrations have expressed interest in maintaining flexibility in AI development for national security purposes.