Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 regulates AI use by the Department of Defense.

The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 establishes oversight for artificial intelligence applications within the Department of Defense. It mandates the designation of high-consequence AI applications and requires congressional approval for their operational deployment. The Act prohibits certain uses of AI, such as targeting U.S. persons domestically or for nuclear command decisions. It also mandates reporting of security incidents involving AI models by contractors and sets conditions for the use of autonomous weapon systems.

Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 regulates AI use by the Department of Defense.

The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 establishes oversight for artificial intelligence applications within the Department of Defense. It mandates the designation of high-consequence AI applications and requires congressional approval for their operational deployment. The Act prohibits certain uses of AI, such as targeting U.S. persons domestically or for nuclear command decisions. It also mandates reporting of security incidents involving AI models by contractors and sets conditions for the use of autonomous weapon systems.