What Happened
Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Ensure Human Decision Making In Lethal Force
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation to ensure humans make the final decision when the US military uses lethal force, rather than relying solely on AI or machines. The Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act would require the Defense Department to implement human oversight, approval, or a human-in-the-loop for intentionally lethal use of autonomous or AI-enabled weapon systems. The bill also mandates verification of AI-generated targets using a non-AI source for the first five years after enactment. This development was first reported by Axios.