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This bill requires the Commander of United States Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to develop a comprehensive roadmap by August 1, 2026, outlining how the Department of Defense (DoD) can collaborate with private sector technology companies on artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for cyber operations. The roadmap must be developed in coordination with several key DoD officials and will establish a framework for integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into both offensive and defensive cyber strategies. Specifically, the roadmap must address collaboration approaches, development partnership strategies, technology transition mechanisms, infrastructure requirements, and potential organizational structures for AI cyber capabilities. The bill mandates that CYBERCOM provide an initial congressional briefing by November 1, 2026, and then annual updates between 2028 and 2030, detailing the progress and status of industry collaboration efforts. The key objectives include convening AI developers and cybersecurity experts, facilitating information exchange, identifying collaborative research opportunities, and establishing mechanisms for industry partnerships, such as defining security clearance requirements and exploring potential contractual approaches for developing advanced cyber tools.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2606/all-info