Congress Advances AI Policy Through 2024 NDAA Conference

What Happened

The United States House of Representatives and Senate have advanced their versions of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), each of which includes significant artificial intelligence (AI) provisions. These measures target areas such as defense modernization, AI oversight, ethics, and workforce planning. Lawmakers are set to appoint conferees who will reconcile differences between the two bills, with the goal of establishing unified AI policy guidelines and funding for federal agencies and the Department of Defense. The conference process will determine the final contents and priorities of the U.S. government’s AI initiatives for the coming year.

Why It Matters

The inclusion of AI provisions in the NDAA highlights the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in national security and U.S. technology policy. The resulting legislation could direct future funding, standards, and uses of AI, influencing innovation, defense posture, and ethical regulations across the industry. Read more in our AI News Hub