House Armed Services Committee Explores AI on the Battlefield
Summary
On July 18, 2023, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation, convened a hearing titled, “Man and Machine: Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield.” During the hearing, Chair Gallagher highlighted the importance American leadership on AI and outlined the need toexplore the status of AI adoption at DoD, the structural obstacles that prohibit greater adoption and usage of AI across the military, and how AI can be leveraged by US adversaries. Witnesses highlighted concerns such as misinformation and disinformation operations and the significant growth of conventional and novel cyber-attacks and called on DoD to implement a comprehensive AI governance framework, adapt risk management processes to manage and mitigate the risks associated with AI, and invest in AI literacy for military personnel at all levels.
