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This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a roadmap by June 1, 2026, for potentially adopting and integrating "digital content provenance" capabilities within the Department of Defense. Digital content provenance refers to the verifiable history and origin of a digital asset, including details about its creation, ownership, and any changes it has undergone. The roadmap must identify and evaluate existing and proposed open technical standards for this purpose, specifically for publicly released digital media created by the Department and its components. It will also outline strategic goals for securing and authenticating public-facing digital content, define roles and responsibilities, explore ways to embed and verify content credentials in public media, and consider how to acquire supporting technologies. Furthermore, the roadmap will include metrics to measure the effectiveness of these technologies, a plan for engaging with stakeholders like research centers, industry, and academia, and an outline of future milestones and resource needs. By July 1, 2026, the Secretary must brief Congress on this roadmap, covering initial findings, stakeholder engagement, and any planned next steps or pilot programs.

Military Affairs and Security

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