To require the Secretary of Defense to establish the Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill, S. 2604, directs the Secretary of Defense to establish an Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee. The committee's purpose is to analyze the trajectory, implications, and potential adversarial uses of artificial general intelligence (AGI). It also mandates the development of a strategy for the Department of Defense's adoption of AGI, including ethical guidelines and resource allocation.
Expected Effects
The bill will lead to the creation of a new steering committee within the Department of Defense focused on AGI. This committee will assess the technology, develop strategies, and provide reports to Congress. The requirements and authorities of this section will terminate on December 31, 2027.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security through proactive assessment of AGI threats.
- Strategic advantage by developing a plan for AGI adoption within the Department of Defense.
- Improved understanding of AGI's potential military applications.
- Promotion of ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AGI.
- Increased public awareness through the publication of an unclassified report.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased bureaucracy and administrative overhead.
- Risk of concentrating power and resources within the Department of Defense regarding AGI development.
- Possible duplication of efforts with existing AI initiatives.
- Concerns about the ethical implications of military applications of AGI.
- Sunset clause limits the long-term impact of the committee's work.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to provide for the common defense and raise and support armies. The establishment of a steering committee to analyze and strategize around artificial general intelligence falls under the umbrella of national security and defense preparedness. The bill 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).