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US HR2894

US HR2894
Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023


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Introduced
04/26/2023
In Committee
04/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to launch a nuclear weapon using an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to launch a nuclear weapon using an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control. It defines an "autonomous weapons system" as a system that can select and engage targets without further intervention by an operator, and "meaningful human control" as human control over the selection and engagement of targets, and the time, location, and manner of use. The bill cites findings related to international humanitarian law and the risk of large-scale nuclear war to justify this prohibition, aiming to ensure that any decision to launch nuclear weapons is not made by artificial intelligence.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/26/2023)

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