Lawmakers in both parties are looking to set legal guardrails for military AI as autonomous weapons play a larger role in modern warfare.
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A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Friday introduced legislation to ensure humans, not AI or machines, make the final decision when the U.S. military uses lethal force.
Why it matters: Lawmakers in both parties are looking to set legal guardrails for military AI as autonomous weapons play a larger role in modern warfare.
The bill is one in a series of responses from members of Congress concerned about how AI can be used in defense.
A cross-faith coalition is stepping into the debate over how AI will reshape warfare as Congress considers military guardrails.
The White House has been skeptical of any approach that imposes strict requirements on companies.
Three Democrats are pushing for bills that would ban fully autonomous weapons.
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