H.R. 4142: No Adversarial AI Act

This bill, titled the No Adversarial AI Act, aims to protect the United States government from artificial intelligence (AI) systems developed by foreign adversaries. Here are the key components of the bill:

1. Identification of Foreign Adversary AI

The bill mandates the creation of a list of AI systems that are produced or developed by foreign adversaries. Key points include:

• The Federal Acquisition Security Council must develop this list within 60 days of the bill's enactment.
• After 180 days, the list must be published on a publicly accessible website by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Security Council.
• The list must be updated at least every 180 days.
• AI can be removed from this list if a certification is provided declaring it is not developed by a foreign adversary, followed by a review and approval by the Federal Acquisition Security Council.

2. Acquisition and Use of Foreign Adversary AI

The bill prohibits the U.S. government from acquiring or using AI technology developed by entities listed as foreign adversaries. The main points are:

• Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, heads of executive agencies must evaluate AI from covered foreign adversary entities for exclusion based on the previously mentioned list.
• Agencies have the authority to mitigate risks concerning foreign adversary AI, but the heads of agencies can seek exemptions in certain circumstances.
• Exceptions may occur for valid scientific research, evaluations, tests, counterterrorism activities, or to maintain critical functions of the agency.

3. Definitions and Scope

The bill defines several key terms, such as:

• Artificial Intelligence: As defined by previous legislation, it encompasses various systems and techniques in AI.
• Foreign Adversary: Refers to countries or entities deemed adversarial to U.S. interests.
• Executive Agency: Defined as any agency in the executive branch of the U.S. government.

4. Congressional Oversight

The bill establishes that specific congressional committees (the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform) will oversee the implementation and compliance with the Act.

5. Accountability Measures

The act ensures that necessary checks are in place to support transparency and the proper management of the risks associated with foreign adversary AI technologies.

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