December 23, 2024legislativeDefense PolicyArtificial IntelligenceNational Security
Congress Requires Pentagon to Assess Whether AGI Could Reshape Warfare
The FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act mandates the Department of Defense to evaluate whether artificial general intelligence could fundamentally transform military operations and warfare. The law requires an assessment of AGI's strategic implications, governance frameworks, and risks — the first time Congress has explicitly addressed AGI in national security legislation.