Pentagon Ordered to Create AI Futures Committee to Govern Advanced Military Intelligence Systems
Summary
Pentagon receives orders to establish an Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee by April 2026, tasked with developing policies for advanced military AI systems including artificial general intelligence while monitoring adversary capabilities and reporting findings to Congress by early 2027.
Key Points
- The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act mandates the Pentagon establish an 'Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee' by April 1, 2026, co-chaired by the deputy defense secretary and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs
- The committee comprises top military officials and tasked with developing proactive policies for evaluating, adopting, and governing advanced AI systems including artificial general intelligence capabilities
- The steering group must analyze adversaries' AI development trajectories, assess operational effects of integrating advanced AI into defense networks, and submit findings to Congress by January 31, 2027