Bill > S1775

This bill establishes new requirements for the Department of Defense (DoD) when procuring cloud computing, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models. The legislation requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure competitive bidding processes for these contracts, with a focus on maintaining government data rights, prioritizing multi-cloud technologies, and reducing barriers for small businesses. The bill defines key terms like "foundation model" (an AI model with at least 1 billion parameters that can be applied across various contexts) and "covered provider" (cloud or AI companies with over $50 million in DoD contracts). It mandates that government-furnished data cannot be used to train or improve commercial products without explicit DoD authorization, and introduces robust data protection measures. The bill also requires annual reporting to congressional defense committees about market competition and innovation in the AI space, with these reports to be made publicly available. Additionally, the legislation allows for limited exemptions to these rules in cases of national security, but requires detailed documentation and notification of any such exemptions. The overall aim is to promote competition, protect government interests, and ensure responsible development and procurement of AI and cloud technologies in defense applications.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1775/all-info