Limits funding for AI research within the National Nuclear Security Administration to nuclear security missions. Allows AI research programs elsewhere within the Department of Energy or other Federal agencies, provided it doesn't interfere with nuclear security missions or facilities.
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This is a binding statutory provision enacted by the United States Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, with mandatory language restricting the use of appropriated funds and creating legally enforceable obligations.
This document has minimal risk domain coverage, primarily addressing governance and competitive dynamics issues. It does not substantively address AI safety, security, discrimination, privacy, misinformation, malicious use, human-computer interaction, or socioeconomic risks. The focus is on organizational and resource allocation constraints rather than AI risk mitigation.
This document primarily governs Public Administration (National Security sector) by restricting how the National Nuclear Security Administration can use AI research funds. It specifically applies to government agencies involved in nuclear security missions and national defense.
The document addresses AI research and development broadly, covering planning, building, and deployment stages. It focuses on organizational and resource allocation constraints rather than specific technical lifecycle stages. The scope includes AI technologies, computing hardware, and supporting infrastructure for national security applications.
The document uses the broad term 'artificial intelligence technologies' without defining specific types of AI. It does not distinguish between AI models, systems, or specific categories like frontier AI, general purpose AI, or generative AI. The focus is on organizational scope rather than technical AI classifications.
United States Congress
The document is Section 3117 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which is enacted by the United States Congress as the legislative authority.
Department of Energy; Congressional appropriations committees; Department of Energy Inspector General
Enforcement is implicit through appropriations control mechanisms. The Department of Energy and Congressional oversight bodies would enforce compliance with the funding restrictions, though no specific enforcement body is explicitly named in the text.
Congressional appropriations committees; Department of Energy Inspector General; Government Accountability Office
While no explicit monitoring body is named, Congressional appropriations oversight and standard federal audit mechanisms would monitor compliance with the funding restrictions. This is implicit in the appropriations process.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); Department of Energy; national security laboratories; nuclear weapons production facility sites
The document specifically targets the National Nuclear Security Administration and its use of funds for AI research and development, while also referencing other Department of Energy components and federal agencies that may conduct AI research programs.
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