Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
Latest action (26 Apr 2023): Introduced
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Official summary
Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control to launch a nuclear weapon or to select or engage targets for the purposes of launching a nuclear weapon. With respect to an autonomous weapons system, meaningful human control means human control of the (1) selection and engagement of targets, and (2) time, location, and manner of use.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2894 do?
- Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control to launch a nuclear weapon or to select or engage targets for the purposes of launching a nuclear weapon. With respect to an autonomous weapons system, meaningful human control means human control of the (1) selection and engagement of targets, and (2) time, location, and manner of use.
- Has H.R. 2894 become law?
- Not yet. As of 26 Apr 2023, H.R. 2894 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2894?
- H.R. 2894 was sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA36] (Democrat-CA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2894?
- Introduced (26 Apr 2023).
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