Secure A.I. Act of 2024
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Latest action (20 Sep 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 9737, the Secure A.I. Act of 2024, aims to improve how security and safety incidents and risks related to artificial intelligence (AI) are tracked and handled. It would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to update its vulnerability database to include AI security vulnerabilities and establish a voluntary database for tracking AI security and safety incidents. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would also update its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program to identify AI security vulnerabilities. Additionally, the bill proposes the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Security Center within the National Security Agency to support AI security research and promote secure AI adoption.
This bill would affect entities that develop or use AI systems, including private sector companies, public sector organizations, and academic researchers. It establishes mechanisms for these groups to voluntarily report AI security and safety incidents, with protections against retaliation for those who report. The bill also seeks to enhance the security of AI by evaluating existing standards for vulnerability reporting and encouraging the development of best practices for managing supply chain risks in AI model development and maintenance.
As H.R. 9737 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 20, 2024, its next step would be referral to relevant committees for consideration. Since it was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote, its current status is "Introduced." If it were to advance, it would need to be passed by the House, then the Senate, and finally be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
Secure Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 or the Secure A.I. Act of 2024
This bill directs federal agencies to establish mechanisms to manage security and safety risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Specifically, the bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to develop a database to track AI-related safety and security incidents. The agencies must enable individuals and entities to confidentially share information about incidents that pose an increased risk of harm to people or property or unauthorized access to and manipulation of AI platforms. In determining which incidents warrant inclusion in the database, NIST must prioritize those that involve critical infrastructure or widely used AI systems, and incidents that could significantly impact the American people or economy. Employers may not retaliate against employees for their involvement in reporting an AI incident or any investigation that follows.
The bill also directs the National Security Agency to establish an AI Security Center to foster AI security research and develop guidance for the prevention and mitigation of counter-AI. Under the bill, counter-AI means unauthorized efforts to extract information from or manipulate an AI system.
Finally, NIST and CISA are directed to incorporate AI vulnerabilities into specified federal databases. NIST must convene a multi-stakeholder group to evaluate existing voluntary reporting standards for AI security vulnerabilities and CISA must convene a group to consider best practices for addressing AI-related risks to the supply chain.
Timeline
20 Sep 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9737 do?
- H.R. 9737, the Secure A.I. Act of 2024, aims to improve how security and safety incidents and risks related to artificial intelligence (AI) are tracked and handled. It would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to update its vulnerability database to include AI security vulnerabilities and establish a voluntary database for tracking AI security and safety incidents. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would also update its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program to identify AI security vulnerabilities. Additionally, the bill proposes the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Security Center within the National Security Agency to support AI security research and promote secure AI adoption. This bill would affect entities that develop or use AI systems, including private sector companies, public sector organizations, and academic researchers. It establishes mechanisms for these groups to voluntarily report AI security and safety incidents, with protections against retaliation for those who report. The bill also seeks to enhance the security of AI by evaluating existing standards for vulnerability reporting and encouraging the development of best practices for managing supply chain risks in AI model development and maintenance. As H.R. 9737 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 20, 2024, its next step would be referral to relevant committees for consideration. Since it was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote, its current status is "Introduced." If it were to advance, it would need to be passed by the House, then the Senate, and finally be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 9737 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9737. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9737?
- H.R. 9737 was sponsored by Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9737?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. (20 Sep 2024).
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