The NDAA is an annual bill that Congress passes specifying the budget, expenditures, and policies of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).
Name in original language
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Initiative overview
Similar to previous NDAAs, the 2022 version contains a number of provisions directly relevant to artificial intelligence (AI). We identified and described the provisions related to AI and other activities or technologies that could impact U.S. advancement of AI in this 2,165-page bill.The initiative has the following objective(s):To improve the quality of life for our service members.To support our workforce.To fortify our military's technological advantage by ensuring our nation has the right tools to succeed in strategic competition with China and Russia.To continue to grapple with the effects of a global pandemic and a corresponding shift in our economy, a crisis of racial injustice, and a deepening climate emergency.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Department of Defense (DOD)