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Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2894
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 2894
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2894
Bill HR 2894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2894 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2894's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2894
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
44Democrat Cosponsors
34Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2894
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2894
Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to launch a nuclear weapon using an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2894
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