Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from engaging in IT contracts with entities tied to AI research in China or linked through software or data centers. Allows waiver for national security interests. Applies to contracts within three years of enactment.
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This is a binding legislative act from the United States Congress with mandatory prohibitions on the Secretary of Defense, enforceable through federal procurement law and administrative oversight.
The document primarily addresses competitive dynamics (6.4) and AI system security vulnerabilities (2.2) with good coverage. It also touches on malicious actors risks (4.1, 4.2) and governance failure (6.5) with minimal coverage. The focus is on preventing security risks and managing competitive pressures in AI development through procurement restrictions.
This document primarily governs the Information sector (IT contracts, software, data centers) and Scientific Research and Development Services (AI research facilities). It also has significant implications for Professional and Technical Services (IT contractors) and National Security (Department of Defense procurement).
The document primarily addresses the Build and Use Model stage through restrictions on AI research and development facilities in China. It also covers Deploy and Operate and Monitor stages through restrictions on software deployment and data center operations.
The document explicitly mentions artificial intelligence and AI research/development. It covers AI systems through references to software applications and data centers. It does not explicitly mention frontier AI, general purpose AI, foundation models, or specific compute thresholds.
United States Congress; Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America
The document is explicitly enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, which are the legislative bodies of the United States Congress.
Secretary of Defense; Director of National Intelligence; Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Secretary of Defense is the primary enforcer who implements the prohibition on IT contracts. The Director of National Intelligence and FBI Director provide consultation on determining covered Chinese entities.
Secretary of Defense; Director of National Intelligence; Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Secretary of Defense monitors compliance through contract oversight, with support from intelligence agencies in determining entity status and connections to China.
entities with ties to China AI research facilities; entities operating data centers in mainland China; entities providing software to covered Chinese entities
The prohibition targets entities that own, operate, or fund AI research facilities in China, provide software to Chinese entities, or operate data centers in China. These entities are prohibited from entering into IT contracts with the Department of Defense.
6 subdomains (2 Good, 4 Minimal)