Artificial Intelligence

The risks to soldiers and civilians are mounting as the Pentagon races to adopt the latest commercial advances in artificial intelligence.

The Pentagon has been spending tens of billions of dollars to adopt new technologies at breakneck speed. Without oversight and safeguards, military applications of artificial intelligence could jeopardize civil liberties and lives.

Congress is taking steps to mitigate risks to national security and basic rights, but the industry’s role needs more scrutiny.

A new executive order says that the government will only buy artificial intelligence models that are neutral and nonpartisan, but in reality, the policy would require technology companies to conform to the administration’s ideology.

Artificial intelligence didn’t disrupt the 2024 election, but the effects are likely to be greater in the future.

The industry’s voluntary commitments are no substitute for enforceable regulations and external oversight.

Federal and state policymakers must rise to the challenge artificial intelligence poses to safe, secure elections and responsive, accountable governance.

The Brennan Center aims to help industry leaders, policy advocates, and groups uniquely affected by AI keep up with the legislative landscape.