James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, Section 861 ("Strategy for increasing competitive opportunities for certain critical technologies")

This is a binding statutory provision enacted by the United States Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, with mandatory language requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive strategy.

This document has minimal coverage of AI risk domains. It primarily addresses competitive dynamics (6.4) through its focus on increasing competitive opportunities for critical technology development, including AI. There is implicit minimal coverage of governance structures (6.5) through the requirement for a comprehensive strategy and coordination processes. The document does not substantively address specific AI risks, harms, or safety concerns.

This document primarily governs the National Security sector by directing the Department of Defense to develop strategies for integrating critical technologies including AI into major weapon systems. It also has significant coverage of Scientific Research and Development Services and Professional and Technical Services sectors through its focus on nontraditional defense contractors and technology development companies.

The document covers multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Plan and Design (strategy development for technology integration), Build and Use Model (development and prototyping of critical technologies including AI), and Deploy (transition into major weapon systems and programs of record). It also addresses Operate and Monitor through requirements for continuous experimentation and military utility assessments.

The document explicitly mentions artificial intelligence and machine learning as critical technologies but does not define them or specify particular types of AI systems, models, or technical thresholds. The focus is on AI as one of multiple critical technologies for defense applications.