S-3004 : Still Just a Bill

The bill S.3004, titled "To specify control and management of Department of Defense data and to establish the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing Council, and for other purposes," aims to improve the Department of Defense's (DoD) data management and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Key provisions include:

• Data Control: Grants the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) the authority to access and control data collected by the DoD, aligning with the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
• Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing Council: Establishes a council, headed by the CDAO, to oversee the responsible and ethical use of data and AI across the DoD.
  • Membership: Includes representatives from various DoD offices, such as the Joint Staff, Under Secretaries of Defense, and service acquisition executives.
  • Duties: The council is responsible for:
    • Streamlining AI development and oversight.
    • Improving coordination with the defense industry.
    • Establishing ethical guidelines for AI usage.
    • Monitoring and updating AI usage recommendations.
    • Reviewing AI program funding.
    • Providing status updates on AI implementation.
    • Guiding data access and distribution.
    • Implementing AI educational programs.
    • Overseeing a data decree scorecard.
  • Reporting: Requires the council to submit periodic reports to the Secretary of Defense and congressional defense committees on its activities.

In summary, this bill seeks to centralize data control under the CDAO and create a governing council to ensure the ethical and coordinated development and implementation of AI within the Department of Defense.