Artificial Intelligence Bug Bounty Act of 2023

Artificial Intelligence Bug Bounty Act of 2023

This bill requires the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) within the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a bug bounty program for foundational artificial intelligence products being incorporated by DOD. Generally, a bug bounty program provides incentives to individuals to discover and report on vulnerabilities in an organization's software or systems.

Not later than one year after the enactment of this bill, CDAO must brief Congress on the development of bug bounty programs and long-term plans with respect to such programs.

Bill 118 s 2502, also known as the Artificial Intelligence Bug Bounty Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a bug bounty program specifically for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems used by the federal government.

The bill outlines the requirements for the bug bounty program, including the establishment of a reward system for individuals who discover and report vulnerabilities in AI systems. It also mandates the creation of guidelines for reporting and addressing these vulnerabilities in a timely manner.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to oversee the bug bounty program and collaborate with other federal agencies to ensure the security of AI systems used by the government. The goal of this legislation is to enhance the cybersecurity of AI systems and protect sensitive government data from potential threats. Overall, the Artificial Intelligence Bug Bounty Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency and accountability in the use of AI technology within the federal government by incentivizing individuals to identify and report security vulnerabilities.