Sen. Schiff introduces bill to restrict Defense Department’s use of AI
Sen. Schiff introduces bill to restrict Defense Department’s use of AI
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 14:01:00
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- Sen. Adam Schiff introduced the Human Authority in Lethal Operations Act, aiming to limit the Department of Defense’s use of AI in lethal strikes.
- The bill establishes oversight for autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons and AI-driven surveillance systems.
- It seeks to ensure accountability by requiring the disclosure of commanders authorizing lethal force using autonomous systems and record-keeping on the decision-making process.
- The bill prevents unlawful domestic surveillance and prohibits the use of AI to surveil individuals engaged in constitutional activities, such as protesting.
- The legislation also stops the Pentagon from buying personal data of Americans if it would violate the act.
- Sen. Elissa Slotkin is developing a separate bill proposal concerning AI use in defense.
