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This bill, known as the Flexible Acquisition of Software Technology (FAST) Act, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to procure software and data to support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems for the Department of Defense. The bill allows the Secretary to purchase software as a service or product, acquire data as a service or supply, modify existing software, and conduct research and development on AI technologies. The procurement can be funded through existing appropriations, and the Secretary must develop regulations to govern and oversee these acquisitions. The bill provides clear definitions for key terms, including defining an AI system as a technology capable of performing tasks that typically require human-like cognition, such as learning and decision-making. "Software as a service" is defined as a subscription-based model where software is accessed remotely over the internet, while "data as a service" similarly refers to data accessed through a subscription model. The legislation aims to provide the Department of Defense with more flexible and comprehensive tools to develop and implement artificial intelligence technologies to meet operational needs.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3807/all-info