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Congress stood-up the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) to make recommendations to the President and Congress to advance the development of artificial intelligence [AI], machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States. The 2019National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 1051further instructed the NSCAI to focus on issues including global competition, research and development, risks and ethical concerns.

NSCAI published interim reports in 2019 and 2020 and the executive branch and Congress adopted some of the reports recommendations in the William M. (Mac) ThornberryNDAAfor Fiscal Year 2021. The recently published 756-pageNSCAI Final Reportcomprehensively focuses on defense and the future technological standing of America, and includes precise recommendations. The NSCAI includes 15 commissioners, nominated by Congress and the executive branch, who represent a diverse group of technologists, business executives, academic leaders and national security professionals. The group was led by Chairman Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, and Vice Chairman Robert Work, the former Deputy Secretary of Defense.

The primary conclusion is that America is not prepared to defend or compete in the AI era, but the Commission sets out an integrated strategic plan for partnerships between the government, academia, industry and Americas allies. The Report finds that [e]ven large tech firms cannot be expected to compete with the resources of China or make the big investments the U.S. will need to stay ahead. We will need a hybrid approach meshing government and private-sector efforts to win the technology competition.

Many recommended goals are targeted for completion by year-end through 2025, including AI readiness. The recommendations include a proposed budget of $40 billion for government spending, described as a modest down payment on future breakthroughs. Some of the key areas covered in the Report are:

The Report includes a breakout of funding recommendations by Cabinet departments, major agencies and program offices. Proposed recipients include DoD, DARPA, Department of Homeland Security, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Department of Health and Human Services. This is instructive for government contractors and partners who are interested in participating in this work.

McGuireWoods will continue to monitor these important recommendations as they are considered by the President and Congress. Our team is available to assist clients in navigating these comprehensive and leading-edge technologies and industries. In addition, new opportunities for contracts and grants in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and national security are posted onbeta.sam.gov, as well as agency websites.

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