Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023

Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control to launch a nuclear weapon or to select or engage targets for the purposes of launching a nuclear weapon. With respect to an autonomous weapons system, meaningful human control means human control of the (1) selection and engagement of targets, and (2) time, location, and manner of use.

Bill 118 HR 2894, also known as the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing the use of nuclear weapons by autonomous artificial intelligence systems.

The bill seeks to address concerns about the potential dangers of allowing AI systems to make decisions about launching nuclear weapons without human oversight. It specifically prohibits the use of AI to initiate a nuclear launch, and requires that any decision to launch a nuclear weapon must be made by a human being.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Defense conduct regular assessments of the risks associated with AI systems in the nuclear command and control process, and develop protocols for ensuring human control over any decisions related to nuclear weapons. Overall, the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023 is designed to ensure that human beings remain in control of decisions related to the use of nuclear weapons, and to prevent the potentially catastrophic consequences of allowing AI systems to make such decisions autonomously.