S.2177 - No Adversarial AI Act (119th Congress)
Summary
The No Adversarial AI Act (S.2177) aims to protect the U.S. government from artificial intelligence developed or produced by foreign adversaries. It mandates the Federal Acquisition Security Council to develop and regularly update a list of such AI. The Act prohibits executive agencies from acquiring or using AI from listed foreign adversaries, with exceptions for specific purposes like research, counterterrorism, and mission-critical functions.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to increased scrutiny and potential exclusion of certain AI technologies used by the U.S. government. It will force agencies to seek alternative AI solutions from trusted sources. The act may also spur domestic AI development and innovation.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security by reducing reliance on potentially compromised AI.
- Protection of sensitive government data and systems from foreign interference.
- Potential for increased investment in domestic AI development and innovation.
- Greater transparency in government procurement of AI technologies.
- Mitigation of risks associated with adversarial AI, such as espionage or cyberattacks.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential delays and increased costs in government projects due to the need to replace or avoid certain AI technologies.
- Limited access to potentially beneficial AI technologies developed by foreign adversaries.
- Possible chilling effect on international collaboration in AI research and development.
- Risk of overly broad or inaccurate designations of "foreign adversary AI".
- Potential for bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining exceptions for necessary AI use.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble. Specifically, it relates to protecting national security interests, which falls under the implied powers necessary to execute the enumerated powers related to defense. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).