Instructs the Deputy Secretary of Defense to establish projects for data management, artificial intelligence, and digital solutions, and to assign responsibilities for the execution and funding of the projects.
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This is a binding legislative act passed by the United States Congress with mandatory language requiring specific actions by the Deputy Secretary of Defense and other Department of Defense officials.
The document has minimal coverage of risk domains, with limited focus on AI system security (2.2) and governance structures. The document primarily establishes organizational structures and processes for AI implementation rather than addressing specific AI risks or harms. Coverage is concentrated in governance mechanisms and security considerations.
This document exclusively governs the National Security sector, specifically the Department of Defense and its components. It establishes requirements for AI implementation within military departments, combatant commands, and Defense Agencies for both business efficiency and warfighting capabilities.
The document covers multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Plan and Design (establishing projects and career paths), Build and Use Model (developing AI solutions), Deploy (rapid deployment processes), and Operate and Monitor (tracking metrics and integration). It addresses the full lifecycle from planning through operational monitoring.
The document explicitly mentions AI systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. It addresses data management and digital solutions broadly but does not specify particular AI model types (frontier, general purpose, generative, etc.) or compute thresholds. The focus is on enterprise AI implementation rather than specific technical AI categories.
United States Congress
The document is a section of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which is legislation enacted by the United States Congress.
Deputy Secretary of Defense; congressional defense committees
The Deputy Secretary of Defense is assigned enforcement authority to hold component heads accountable and approve plans. Congressional defense committees provide oversight through mandatory briefings.
Deputy Secretary of Defense; congressional defense committees; Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
The Deputy Secretary monitors implementation through approval processes and annual reporting requirements. Congressional defense committees receive briefings on implementation status. The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer coordinates monitoring of actionable plans.
Deputy Secretary of Defense; Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer; heads of components; military departments; combatant commands; Defense Agencies of the Department of Defense; Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
The document applies to Department of Defense entities and officials responsible for developing, implementing, and deploying AI systems, data management, and digital solutions. Component heads are required to develop AI initiatives and manage AI personnel.
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