US Congress Moves to Create Pentagon-Led Defense AI Institute

US lawmakers are pushing to speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the military to keep America ahead of global rivals.

Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced the Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, legislation that would allow the Pentagon to create and lead a National Security and Defense AI Institute. 

The institute would focus on defense innovation, AI readiness, and workforce development, anchoring military AI research at US Senior Military Colleges.

Read the full story on our new publication, Military AI: US Congress Moves to Create Pentagon-Led Defense AI Institute