Advances unmanned aircraft systems and AI technologies through research, education, and financial support. Establishes data management strategies and interagency coordination. Allocates funding through 2028 for eligible entities, including universities and private sector, to enhance DOE missions.
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This is a binding federal statute enacted by the United States Congress with mandatory appropriations and specific obligations for the Department of Energy to carry out research programs.
This document has minimal risk domain coverage, primarily addressing AI system security vulnerabilities (2.2) through cybersecurity considerations for unmanned aircraft systems. The document focuses on research, development, and demonstration activities rather than risk mitigation or governance of AI harms. Most risk subdomains are not mentioned as the document is a research funding authorization rather than a risk management framework.
This document primarily governs AI use in Scientific Research and Development Services through DOE research programs, with significant coverage of Trade, Transportation and Utilities (energy infrastructure), and Public Administration (government research activities). Multiple other sectors receive minimal coverage through specific application examples.
The document covers multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Build and Use Model (AI and machine learning development for UAS), Plan and Design (formulating research goals and strategies), and Deploy (technology transfer and facility implementation). It also addresses Operate and Monitor through data management strategies and real-time analysis capabilities.
The document explicitly mentions AI systems and AI technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning for unmanned aircraft systems. It focuses on edge computing AI, autonomous operation, and algorithm development. No specific mentions of frontier AI, general purpose AI, foundation models, or compute thresholds are present.
United States Congress
The document is a Congressional Act (Title VI of the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act), indicating it was proposed and enacted by the United States Congress as the legislative authority.
Secretary of Energy; Department of Energy; Office of Technology Transitions
The Secretary of Energy is designated as the primary authority responsible for implementing and overseeing the program, with coordination responsibilities across DOE offices and with other federal agencies.
Secretary of Energy; Department of Energy; United States Congress (through appropriations oversight)
The Secretary of Energy has monitoring responsibilities through program coordination and interagency coordination requirements. Congress maintains oversight through the authorization of appropriations process and can monitor implementation through budget reviews.
Department of Energy; Office of Science; Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Office of Nuclear Energy; Office of Fossil Energy; Office of Electricity; Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response; Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy; Office of Environmental Management; Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security; National Nuclear Security Administration; Artificial Intelligence Technology Office; UAS Research and Engineering Center; National Laboratories; institutions of higher education; nonprofit research organizations; private sector entities; State, local, territorial, or Tribal government research agencies
The Act applies to the Department of Energy and its various offices, which must coordinate and carry out the program. It also targets eligible entities (universities, National Labs, private sector, nonprofits, government agencies) that can receive financial assistance for research activities.
1 subdomain (1 Minimal)